Arkansas City Records 6th Wettest Month in History
Arkansas is still recovering from massive storms that moved through the state over a week ago, bringing flooding and record rain to many regions.
Record-Setting Rainfall
Perhaps the most glaring statistic is the amount of rain that fell in Little Rock this month making it the wettest month breaking records as far back as 1874. According to meteorologists from THV11, the most significant rain occurred between April 2 -5 and ranked #6 on the most rainfall in Little Rock.
Rundown of Rainfall Through the Years in Little Rock
1. 1927 - 14.81 inches
2. 1878 - 14.29 inches
3. 1973 - 14.20 inches
4. 1877 - 13.90 inches
5. 1991 - 12.44 inches
6. 2025 - 11.84 inches
7. 2019 - 11.56 inches
8. 11.46 inches
9. 1957 - 11.34 inches
10. 1964 - 11.06 inches
As of April 13, nearly double the month's average rainfall has already fallen and there is still half a month to go. It looks like another weather pattern could be shaping up for Easter weekend with more rain likely. If so, that could topple the record rainfall in 1927 which saw 14.81 inches of rain in Little Rock. In addition, several rivers are still above or below flood stage, especially the White and Ouachita Rivers.
What Was the Most Rain Ever Recorded in 24 Hours in Arkansas?
The record was set in Dierks, Arkansas on July 16, 2019, 16.17 inches fell during the passage of Tropical Storm Barry An area near Murfreesboro also recorded a record-breaking 14.58 inches of rain between July 14 -16, 2019.
Keep your umbrella handy this Easter weekend if you're traveling in Arkansas this weekend.
