Flood Watch issued May 6 at 2:02AM CDT until May 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast and southwest Arkansas, including
the following counties, in southeast Arkansas, Bradley, Cleveland,
Desha, Drew and Lincoln. In southwest Arkansas, Calhoun, Clark,
Dallas, Ouachita and Pike.

* WHEN…From 7 AM CDT this morning through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms are expected to affect the area
between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning. Rainfall
amounts from one to two inches are forecast, with locally
higher amounts possible.
– Efficient producing rain and isolated thunderstorms may
lead to a location receiving a decent amount of their
forecast total rainfall in a short period of time which may
lead to flash flooding.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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