Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and western Arkansas, including the following areas, in central Arkansas, Garland. In southwest Arkansas, Clark, Hot Spring and Pike. In western Arkansas, Central and Eastern Montgomery County, Central and Southern Scott County, Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations, Northern Polk County Higher Elevations, Northern Scott County, Polk County Lower Elevations, Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations and Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Forecast rainfall amounts of two to four inches will be possible over portions of western to southwest Arkansas and much of the Ouachita Mountains. Local high-end rainfall amounts greater than four inches will be possible as well. In addition to forecast rainfall, much of the area received one to two inches of rainfall Wednesday afternoon, resulting in primed soils for runoff and flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood