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Floods inundate Marion County
Though there were no injuries or fatalities from last night’s heavy rainfall, Yellville, Flippin, and areas in Marion County are picking up the pieces following last night’s flooding that went into the early morning hours. Crews were called a little before 4 a.m. to answer reports of rapidly...
Flooding reported across several Arkansas towns
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After heavy rain entered the Natural State overnight and into the morning, parts of central and north Arkansas have reported experiencing flooding this morning. The National Weather Service in Little Rock placed southern Baxter County, southern Marion County, northeastern Searcy County, and northwestern Stone County...
Flood emergency hits Arkansas after months of rain falls in a few hours
(CNN) — Dangerous flash flooding in Arkansas and Missouri forced evacuations and washed out at least one bridge after months of rain fell in just a few hours Wednesday morning. A rare flash flood emergency was issued for around 5,000 people in Yellville and surrounding areas of Marion County...
Storms flood the Ozarks, dozens rescued from Arkansas nursing home
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As much as 11 inches (nearly 28 centimeters) of rain fell overnight into Wednesday on parts of Marion County, Arkansas, in the Ozark Mountains, the National Weather Service said. At least 80 people had to evacuate a nursing home...
Heavy rains lead to flooded roads, water rescue attempts
Wednesday’s early morning storms and heavy rains have resulted in multiple road closures being reported and emergency personnel conducting water rescue attempts. Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults says county crews are assisting Marion County crews in Flippin and Yellville with swift water search and rescue operations due to flooding issues. Stults also urges motorists to avoid the Denton Ferry area because of flooding.
Creekside Nursing Home in Yellville evacuating patients to MC Fairgrounds
Heavy flooding has caused the Creekside Nursing Home to evacuate patients Wednesday morning to a temporary location at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit. Tobias Pugsley VP of Communications and Marketing for Baxter Health gave the following interview to KTLO’s Heather Loftis on this developing situation. Listen:. TRANSCRIPTION:. Loftis:
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