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Flash Flood — Ashley, AR

Jan 29, 1999

Property Damage
$100K

Strong thunderstorms over southeast Arkansas caused flash flooding of small creeks and poor drainage areas, and with prolonged heavy rain, flooding occurred over most of Ashley and Chicot counties. Numerous roads were flooded and had to be closed forcing some schools and businesses to be closed. Several bridges were washed out and water got into several homes.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5682017). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Ashley, AR

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

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