While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community input, the maps still don't capture everything.

The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.

"Heavy rain is already moving through Louisiana and will continue over the next few days," AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva said.

* A Flood Watch is in effect across parts of western and northern Arkansas through 1 p.m. Tuesday. Where there are ...

A heightened risk for heavy rainfall will continue across the country into next week. Maps show where floods may hit next.

Some roads in the River Valley have started to flood as heavy rain pours down. Highway 45 and Burrow Road in Fort Smith have been the subject of flooding reports, a police dispatcher confirmed. Follow ...

Senator Missy Irvin, who represents District 24—home to many rural and flood-prone areas like Searcy, Stone and Van Buren counties—announced during a recent Arkansas Legislative Council ...