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Tropical Depression — Drew, AR

Aug 29, 2012

Although Isaac was a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, it had weakened to a tropical depression by the time it reached Arkansas. Isaac passed through western Arkansas on the evening of the 30th and during the day on the 31st. Positions from the National Hurricane Center and the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center: August 30th at 10 PM (CDT) 95 miles south-southwest of Little Rock, August 31st at 4 AM 95 miles west of Little Rock, August 31st at 10 AM 25 miles northeast of Fort Smith, and Augus

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 398722). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Drew, AR

This event is one of many recorded floods in Drew County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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