Des Arc NewsLocal news for Des Arc, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Record chill possible in the Southeast- April 21, 2008 Another chilly night is in the forecast as a large ridge of high pressure moves east from the Plains into the Midwest. via USA Todayhttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/record-chill-possible-in-the-southeast?fromrs... Flooding In The Natural State- April 19, 2008 Flooding has taken a toll on hundreds of Arkansans and the fear of more is intense. via ArkansasMattershttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/flooding-in-the-natural-state?fromrss=1 Neighborhood Underwater in Des Arc- April 17, 2008 "They raised a few trailers up, saved them, but some of us couldn't raise up, couldn't save them."It's a nerve wracking position to be in. I'm not gonna leave, this is home, this is home" Flood waters in Des Arc are the highest they've been since 1973. And while relief is on the way, the 34 feet of water is forcing many out of their homes. via CW Arkansashttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/neighborhood-underwater-in-des-arc?fromrss=1 Floodwaters Arrive in Prairie County- April 17, 2008 "During the nighttime, we got up and here it is. It was just like--bam. Here it was, and we're trying to watch it, just watch it. And if it gets any higher, probably the electricity will have to be turned off here, and then we'll have to move out." The floodwaters that Prairie County residents were expecting have arrived, leaving many homes and roadways under water. via KATVhttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/floodwaters-arrive-in-prairie-county?fromrss=... Prairie Co. Preps for More Flooding- April 15, 2008 "We're prepared. I've packed up groceries, and packed up to move out as soon as possible if we had to. We were lucky last time. This time we may not be." After weeks of record-breaking rainfall, residents in Prairie County are preparing for yet another round of flooding. via KATV Little Rockhttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/prairie-co-preps-for-more-flooding?fromrss=1 Corps opens dam spillway at Bull Shoals to relieve flood water- April 13, 2008 "It's going to be less than they anticipated originally." Engineers cracked open spillways Saturday at Bull Shoals Lake, allowing excess water brimming near the rim of the dam to rush down the White River to communities already flooded by weeks of rain. via Log Cabin Democrathttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/corps-opens-dam-spillway-at-bull-shoals-to-re... Major Flooding Expected as Lakes Release Water- April 10, 2008 Calico Rock, AR Officials are warning of further major flooding of the White River and flooding of other rivers as water from seven Arkansas lakes is released in emergency measures to prevent overflowing. via KATVhttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/major-flooding-expected-as-lakes-release-wate... Des Arc Residents Prepare for More Flooding- April 6, 2008 "How much is it going to go back up" Just as flood waters begin to recede, more rain moves into Arkansas, dumping more water on places that were just beginning to dry out. via KATVhttp://www.topix.net/city/des-arc-ar/2008/04/des-arc-residents-prepare-for-more-flooding?f... |