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Flood in Jefferson County, Arkansas

Flood May 28, 2015 – May 31, 2015 · Jefferson County, Arkansas

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What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Pine Bluff (34.2200, -92.0200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 587984. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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