Hutchinson declares flooding emergency in southeast Arkansas

Gov. Hutchinson declares state of emergency in response to southeast Arkansas flooding

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday he has declared a state of emergency in response to flooding in southeast Arkansas.The emergency declaration comes after over a foot of rain fell on some communities in a 24-hour period. Flash flooding continues after days of rain slam the Natural State"After discussions with community members, local leaders, and the Division of Emergency Management, it quickly became clear that …

Hutchinson declares flooding emergency in southeast Arkansas

More video from today in Dumas, Arkansas where major flash flooding occurred after over a foot of rain fell. #arwxpic.twitter.com/JlyMRD8jE1— Brian Emfinger (@brianemfinger) June 8, 2021A state of emergency has been declared after a deluge of rain in Southeast Arkansas.The governor’s release:Governor Asa Hutchinson has declared a state of emergency in response to recent flooding in southeast Arkansas. This declaration comes after over a foot of …

Arkansas governor declares state of emergency after flooding

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday declared a state of emergency after days of heavy rain swamped homes and closed roadways in the southeast part of the state. The declaration comes as the region braces for more rainfall. A flash flood warning was issued for Desha, Drew and Lincoln counties until 6:25 p. m. Thursday. Many parts of the region received more than a foot of rain in a 24-hour period.

Arkansas County declares state of emergency after more than 60 homes flooded during storms

The Arkansas County Judge has declared a state of emergency for Arkansas County.