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KARK on MSNArkansas leaders call for improved flood preparedness, communication following deadly Texas flash floodIn the wake of the deadly flash flooding in Texas that claimed multiple lives and caused significant destruction, Arkansas lawmakers are calling for a renewed focus on emergency preparedness, communication infrastructure,
The Arkansas River, which flows through the heart of Little Rock, is currently within its banks, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is keeping a vigilant watc
More than 160 people are still believed to be missing in Texas days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, the state's governor said Tuesday.
Citing Arkansas's own experience with deadly flash floods, officials revisit disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the Texas disaster.
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40/29 News on MSNArkansas flash flooding: Roads are floodingSome 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 this link for a list of roads in Fort Smith that commonly flood.
ARKANSAS, USA — H eavy rain is impacting parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma, prompting flash flood warnings across the region on Tuesday, July 8. 5NEWS viewers are already submitting photos and videos of heavily flooded yards, roads, driveways and more.
In light of the catastrophic flooding in Texas leading to the deaths of at least 110 people, an Arkansas Legislative Council subcommittee will explore emergency communication and a lack of cellphone coverage in many areas of Arkansas with the aim of improving warnings and alert systems,
Twenty-two Arkansas National Guard soldiers have been deployed to Texas to assist with search and rescue efforts following severe flooding in the Austin area. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders authorized the deployment on July 7, with the Guardsmen departing the morning of July 8 aboard four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
Heavy rain trickling down from Oklahoma has impacted waterways, resulting in trouble for boaters and businesses.