Torrential rains prompt Flash Flood Emergency, evacuations in north-central Arkansas

Torrential rains prompt Flash Flood Emergency, evacuations in north-central Arkansas

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As much as 6-11 inches of rain have piled up near Yellville, Arkansas triggering life-threatening flash flooding in town, and already washing out a bridge in town.

YELLVILLE, Ark. – A Flash Flood Emergency was declared in a northern Arkansas town Wednesday as torrential rains led to rushing waters pouring into homes and prompting urgent evacuations.

Three-hour radar loop. Warning boxes are color coded as: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in yellow, Tornado Warnings in red, Tornado Warnings with a confirmed tornado in purple, Flash Flood Warnings in green and Flash Flood Emergencies in pink.
(FOX Weather)

 

As much as 11 inches of rain have fallen near Yellville in central Marion County, leading to numerous washed-out bridges and ongoing water rescues by local law enforcement.

Video was taken about 5 a.m. Wednesday in Yellville, Arkansas as water levels continue to rise inside homes amid a Flash Flood Emergency issued in central Marion County.

“The whole town of Yellville is flooded,” said Adam Stewart in a video shared with FOX Weather. “Pretty bad out here right now.”

The area, currently under a Flash Flood Emergency until 10:15 a.m. CT, was hit by two tornadoes back on May 26, the FOX Forecast Center notes.

(FOX Weather)

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