Rain & Storms to Impact Eastern Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas Through Saturday

Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A weather disturbance will bring widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas from this afternoon through Saturday night. Most areas are likely to receive over one inch of rainfall, with some locations potentially seeing more than 3 inches before the rain tapers off late Saturday.

Why it matters

The heavy rainfall will be beneficial for ongoing drought conditions in the region, but could also lead to localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas, near creeks, and in spots with poor drainage. Residents should be prepared for the potential impacts of the heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next couple of days.

The details

Rain showers and thunderstorms will begin developing this afternoon across eastern Oklahoma, then spread into northwest Arkansas by this evening. Overnight, rain is expected to become more widespread, especially across northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas, with additional chances for thunderstorms. A few storms this evening could become strong to marginally severe, mainly in northeast Oklahoma, with the primary concerns being hail and locally strong wind gusts. Heavy rainfall is also possible this evening and overnight in northeast Oklahoma, which could lead to localized flooding.

  • Rain showers and thunderstorms will begin developing this afternoon across eastern Oklahoma.
  • Rain showers and thunderstorms will spread into northwest Arkansas by this evening.
  • Overnight, rain is expected to become more widespread, especially across northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas.
  • Showers and thunderstorms are expected to be ongoing Saturday morning and will continue through much of the day across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.
  • The risk for severe storms should gradually decrease late Saturday evening and overnight as the low-pressure system moves east of the region.

The players

Eastern Oklahoma

A region in the state of Oklahoma that will be impacted by the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Northwest Arkansas

A region in the state of Arkansas that will be impacted by the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

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What’s next

Residents should stay weather-aware over the next couple of days, especially if they have outdoor plans or live in flood-prone areas.

The takeaway

The heavy rainfall from this weather system will be beneficial for the ongoing drought conditions in the region, but could also lead to localized flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Residents should be prepared for the potential impacts of the storms and heavy rain over the next couple of days.