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Lincoln County Judge and Sheriff discuss flooding that shut down multiple county roads and highways

Tuesday, January 3 by Staff

Lincoln County residents woke up Tuesday morning to several highways within the county being shut down due to flooding following overnight storms. US Highway 425 and State Highways 54, 83, 114, and 199 all saw closures due to the flooding. Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn... Read More.

Flooding closes highways in Jefferson, Arkansas, Cleveland and Lincoln Counties

Tuesday, January 3 by Staff

Excessive amounts of rain overnight have forced the closing of U.S. Highway 424, State Highway 114, and State Highway 83 in Lincoln County according to iDrive Arkansas. A 12.46 mile stretch of U.S. Highway 425 is closed in both directions north of Yorktown, while an... Read More.

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Sheridan seeking grant to deal with street flooding

Monday, August 22 by Ray King

The City of Sheridan is looking at applying for a federal grant in an effort to reduce flooding in a downtown street. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, mayor Joe Wise said a section of Gum Street that connects Rose and Rock Streets by the... Read More.

Meeting held to address $32 million grant awarded to Pine Bluff to combat flooding issues

Thursday, July 28 by Staff

In April 2022, the City of Pine Bluff became one of several municipalities represented in the Arkansas Black Mayors Association to receive notice of a grant award for flood mitigation from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s bipartisan infrastructure law. Through... Read More.

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Mayor announces $32 million investment to address flooding issues and more

Thursday, April 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The city of Pine Bluff hosted a press conference Thursday afternoon at the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library along with Chief Terry Cosby of Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) to announce a $96 million investment fund throughout Arkansas including Pine Bluff. Mayor Shirley Washington led... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson Declares Emergency in Response to Southeast Arkansas Flooding

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

Governor Asa Hutchinson's recent news release has declared a state of emergency in response to recent flooding in southeast Arkansas. This declaration comes after over a foot of rain fell on some communities in a 24-hour period. "After discussions with community members, local leaders, and... Read More.

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Lincoln County in State of Emergency due to flooding

Thursday, June 10 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Thursday morning, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest joined Deltaplex News to talk about the recent severe weather conditions that have caused streets and homes to be flooded in his county. Judge Earnest described how the current events transpired from Monday and Tuesday’s... Read More.

Persistent rain and flooding a problem for Arkansas farmers

Tuesday, May 19 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The wet weather has brought uncertainty to Arkansas’ spring’s harvest, as persistent rainfall has made it difficult for many farmers to plant their crops. Along with organic vegetables, the planting of soybeans, cotton, corn and rice is also lagging, even... Read More.

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Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

Monday, March 9 by Greg

VAN BUREN, Ark. (AP) — State, local, federal officials gathered in western Arkansas last week to discuss the response to historic flooding along the Arkansas River in Arkansas and Oklahoma and ways to reduce damage in the future. Following the closed-door meeting Tuesday, U.S. Army... Read More.

Recent Heavy Rains Show Sensitive Flooding Areas

Thursday, July 11 by Staff

The rainfall inundated several areas of the city, including the headquarters for the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services and Pine Bluff Police Department. Firetrucks had several inches of water inside of them, as did offices behind them. Pine Bluff received 3.44 inches of rain... Read More.

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Free Tetanus Shots From Arkansas Health Department Following Recent Flooding

Thursday, June 20 by Staff

The Arkansas Department of Health is offering free tetanus and hepatitis A vaccinations at local health units across the state for those impacted by recent flooding. Department spokeswoman Meg Mirivel says residents and responders who are assisting with flood cleanup should confirm they're up to... Read More.

American Red Cross Arkansas Flooding Relief Efforts

Thursday, June 6 by Staff

Since May 31st, American Red Cross has been providing disaster relief for residents impacted by historic flooding along the Arkansas River. As flood waters recede in some areas, and needs evolve, Red Cross remains in continuous contact with local emergency management officials to meet... Read More.

Stories tagged with: flooding

Lincoln County Judge and Sheriff discuss flooding that shut down multiple county roads and highways

Flooding closes highways in Jefferson, Arkansas, Cleveland and Lincoln Counties

Sheridan seeking grant to deal with street flooding

Meeting held to address $32 million grant awarded to Pine Bluff to combat flooding issues

Mayor announces $32 million investment to address flooding issues and more

Governor Hutchinson Declares Emergency in Response to Southeast Arkansas Flooding

Lincoln County in State of Emergency due to flooding

Persistent rain and flooding a problem for Arkansas farmers

Officials discuss 2019 Arkansas River flooding, preparedness

Recent Heavy Rains Show Sensitive Flooding Areas

Free Tetanus Shots From Arkansas Health Department Following Recent Flooding

American Red Cross Arkansas Flooding Relief Efforts

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