Flood — Jefferson, Arkansas

2015-05-28 to 2015-05-31 · near Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas

$5.0M

Property damage

Event narrative

The Arkansas River at Pine Bluff rose back above flood stage for the 2nd time in May, remaining in flood into June. Many homes were flooded in the Swan Lake area, along with many roads closed due to flooding. There were also water rescues from the Pine Bluff Regional Park and Campground.

Wider weather episode

Several rivers across the area rose back above flood stage for the 2nd or 3rd time in a month, with some remaining in flood into June. Some rivers reached moderate to major flood levels, closing many roads and inundating many homes and businesses.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 587984. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.