Augusta News

A tornado reportedly touched down in Heber Springs as storms dumped hail Saturday in several Arkansas counties, and dangerously high winds and rotation were reported in the Searcy, Augusta and Bald Knob areas. via Arkansas Online

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“We are not closing the hunting season”

' Receding floodwaters on some of Arkansas 's wildlife management areas have revealed a great deal of damage to roads and camping areas. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

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According to Randy TuDeau, Event Manager for the Greater Augusta Sports Council, on April 22nd, Augusta will host a stage-finish for the Tour de Georgia, presented by AT&T. In order to provide a safe venue for ... via WJBF-TV Augusta

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“Some garages now make good parking for a boat he laughs.”

Many of the flood reduction dams across Arkansas are over capacity causing more water to head downstream. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

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"You know, when I woke up this morning, and I peaked outside and saw the trees moving around, I knew it was going to be tough out there for us, and I knew I had to go out there and just stick to my game, and ... via ISeeekGolf

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Arkansas' floodwaters claimed the lives of a Yell County couple, and rescue teams found a missing kayaker Saturday afternoon on the Arkansas River as waters slowly began receding in some spots after releases ... via Arkansas Online

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“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 Democrat

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With the Norfolk Dam opening up, Batesville is on high alert for more flooding. The Independence County Department of Emergency Services expects the water on the White River to crest Friday night, flooding ... via KTHV-TV Little Rock

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“The basement of our store was 5 feet under water, and it got in three of our storage bays”

By Jeff LeMaster, Elizabeth Sharp LITTLE ROCK - Communities throughout the Three Rivers area are recovering from massive flooding this week caused by as much as 12 inches of rain that fell March 17-19. ... via Arkansas Online

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“We get all the fish and all the good things of the river, but not the current of the river, we're a stronger current here than the actually river right now.”

Floodwater from Northern Arkansas is now moving downstream and Augusta is getting record levels of water. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

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