Pope County Office of Emergency Management

06/14/2026

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Pope County in central Arkansas...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen over the past 2 hours. Additional heavy rainfall is expected. As a result...flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

06/14/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 5:00 for Pope County

06/13/2026

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Johnson County in western Arkansas...
Central Pope County in central Arkansas...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 408 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Holman, or 12
miles east of Clarksville, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

06/09/2026

From NWS - Little Rock:

The heat advisory remains in effect from noon today until 8 PM CDT this evening.

06/08/2026

⚠️ HEAT ADVISORY - POPE COUNTY ⚠️

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Pope County from 12:00 PM today to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9. Heat index values are expected to reach or exceed 105°F.

Take precautions if you will be outdoors:
• Drink plenty of water.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
• Never leave children or pets in vehicles.
• Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and others who may be vulnerable to the heat.

Please review the attached graphic for signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and steps you can take to stay safe.

06/05/2026

📢

Heavy rain is possible for parts of the state this weekend and into early next week. Stay alert and be prepared.

- Turn Around, Don’t Drown — Never drive through flooded roads.
- Move to higher ground if water begins to rise.
- Know your safe locations ahead of time so you can get there quickly.
- Have two ways to receive alerts — such as NOAA Weather Radio and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
- Keep important documents ready along with basic emergency supplies.

06/04/2026

📷 - Community Outreach

Pope County Search & Rescue was proud to participate in the NextGen Responder program. This event gave local youth an opportunity to learn about public safety and gain hands-on experience with emergency response skills. Our team enjoyed showcasing our equipment, talking about the different roles within Search & Rescue, and allowing participants to practice using water rescue throw bags.

Thank you to the Russellville Police Department for the invitation and for investing in the next generation of emergency responders. We were honored to be part of the program and look forward to future opportunities to serve our community!

06/02/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pope County until 8:30 PM. Main hazards include 60 MPH wind and quarter size hail.

06/02/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Northwestern Pope County until 8:15 PM. Main threats include 60 MPH gusts and a quarter inch size hail.

06/01/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for extreme Northeastern Pope County until 7:15 PM. Hazards include 60 MPH wind gusts and quarter size hail