Flooding Updates

Dierks

Mayor Ronnie Cogburn reports no electricity in the city of Dierks, the substation was turned off due to rising creek water near that location. The mayor says it will probably still be several hours before the power is turned back on. He also reported three water rescues this morning, including near the city park in which a man was stranded on top of his vehicle. No injuries were reported. If anyone is stranded or needs a place to go, the Dierks Community Center is open to the public and also the fire station. Mayor Cogburn reported a total of 17 inches of rain since Midnight.

City of Nashville officials report that the floodwaters are receding in the area. Public Works Director Larry Dunaway reports that there is still water over the road on Highway 27, next to the sewer plant. The bypass around Nashville remains closed. Streets and highways around Dodson Creek and Mine Creek are closed. According to Southwest Arkansas Radio, the official total rainfall received overnight included 5.47 inches, with an additional inch and a half received after 7 a.m.

Nashville Police Chief Amy Marion reported a half dozen water rescues. They are currently checking roads to assess damage as the water level recedes. Assistance was received from local law enforcement, Arkansas State Police, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

Tyson Foods 2nd shift will not run today. 3rd shift sanitation will report at regular time.

Husqvarna Plastics at 139 Old Airport Road will not run 2nd or 3rd shift tonight. The 1st shift Wednesday morning will report at 7:00. All other shifts will have normal operation on Wednesday.

Updated list of road closures in Murfreesboro as provided by Police Chief Randy Lamb

A section of North Maple Street off Highway 27 is closed.

Mauney Street and Davis Street are underwater

East Main to Ward’s Shavings is closed and Anthony Avenue is closed