Arkansas Faces Flash Flood Emergency, Evacuations, and Rescues Amid Torrential Rains
TL;DR
Overnight rainfall of 6 to 11 inches in Marion County, Arkansas, led to a rare flash flood emergency, causing water rescues, evacuations, and significant damage, including washed-out bridges and flooded homes. The National Weather Service warned of "catastrophic" damage, affecting around 3,867 people, with the city of Yellville particularly hard-hit.
- Flash Flooding in Arkansas Leads to Rescues and Evacuations The New York Times
- Torrential rains prompt Flash Flood Emergency, evacuations in north-central Arkansas Fox Weather
- Flood emergency hits Arkansas after months of rain falls in a few hours. There’s more on the way CNN
- Creekside Nursing Home in Yellville evacuating patients to MC Fairgrounds ktlo.com
- Water rescues underway in Arkansas after a new wave of storms across US and Canada The Associated Press
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