(AP) – Parts of the northeast Arkansas town of Pocahontas have
been evacuated as the rising Black River nears record flood levels.The river began rising during the weekend and more heavy rainfall is in the
forecast. The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, says the flood
waters are expected to cut off access to highways and flood homes and
businesses.
been evacuated as the rising Black River nears record flood levels.The river began rising during the weekend and more heavy rainfall is in the
forecast. The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, says the flood
waters are expected to cut off access to highways and flood homes and
businesses.
The Randolph County Office of Emergency Management says about 150 people are
affected by the evacuations in east Pocahontas.
As of midmorning Tuesday, the Black River at Pocahontas was just below 28
feet, already above the flood stage of 17 feet and major flood stage of 25 feet.
The river is expected to crest Thursday at 31.5 feet, or 3 feet above a record
high set in the spring 2011 floods.
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