Flash Flooding Strikes Northwest Arkansas, Prompting Water Rescues and Road Closures
At a Glance Locally up to 10 inches of rain soaked northwest Arkansas on Sunday morning.Water rescues and road closures have been reported. Heavy rain pummeled northwest Arkansas Sunday morning, prompting water rescues and road closures. The heaviest rain hit Benton County and northern Washington County where the National Weather Service (NWS) said flash flooding was widespread. Rainfall totals in the area were estimated to be 5 to 7 inches with localized amounts up to 10 inches. The red, pink...