THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE CACHE RIVER NEAR PATTERSON. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.0 FEET BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS AT 10.0 FEET...PASTURELAND AND CROPLAND NOT PROTECTED BY LEVEES IN JACKSON AND WOODRUFF COUNTIES AFFECTED. WATER IS DEEP ALONG THE SHOULDERS OF STATE HIGHWAY 18 NEAR GRUBBS. WATER OVER PORTIONS OF WOODRUFF COUNTY ROAD 775 NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 260.
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THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WHITE RIVER AT AUGUSTA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS AT 28.0 FEET...ROADS IN HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA FLOODED. THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF CULTIVATED LAND FLOODED IN WHITE AND WOODRUFF COUNTIES.
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LOWER WHITE RIVER AUGUSTA 26 28.7 WED 08 PM 28.8 29.0 29.0 28.8 28.8
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE WHITE RIVER AT AUGUSTA. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 28.7 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FLOOD STAGE IS 26.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 29.0 FEET BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS AT 28.0 FEET...ROADS IN HENRY GRAY HURRICANE LAKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA FLOODED. THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF CULTIVATED LAND FLOODED IN WHITE AND WOODRUFF COUNTIES.
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LOWER WHITE RIVER AUGUSTA 26 28.7 WED 08 PM 28.8 29.0 29.0 28.8 28.8
THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CARUTHERSVILLE * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 18. * AT 9 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 30.4 FEET THURSDAY APRIL 17. * AT 30.0 FEET...SLOUGHS ARE FLOODING FIELDS JUST NORTH OF CHISHOLM LAKE.
THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CARUTHERSVILLE * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 18. * AT 9 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 30.4 FEET THURSDAY APRIL 17. * AT 30.0 FEET...SLOUGHS ARE FLOODING FIELDS JUST NORTH OF CHISHOLM LAKE.
THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT CARUTHERSVILLE * UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 18. * AT 9 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 30.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 32.0 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 30.4 FEET THURSDAY APRIL 17. * AT 30.0 FEET...SLOUGHS ARE FLOODING FIELDS JUST NORTH OF CHISHOLM LAKE.
We are slowly warming over the next few days. In fact, temperatures are expected to be above average for Easter weekend and most of next week. We do have a few storms in the forecast, but overall, a washout is not expected. -Ryan
Friday, April 4 2014 7:40 PM EDT2014-04-04 23:40:19 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The Red Cross was out working hard today raising money around the streets of Jonesboro. All around town you could spot the crews in the red vests raising money for what the organization
The Red Cross was out working hard today raising money around the streets of Jonesboro.
Friday, April 4 2014 7:44 AM EDT2014-04-04 11:44:00 GMT
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS/SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KAIT) – Severe thunderstorms and tornado warned storms are entering the Region 8 viewing area and the Region 8 StormTEAM is covering the storms on air. Right now,
Severe thunderstorms and tornado warned storms are entering the Region 8 viewing area and the Region 8 StormTEAM is covering the storms on air.
Thursday, April 3 2014 9:36 PM EDT2014-04-04 01:36:00 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the following counties in Region 8 until 4 a.m. In Arkansas: Clay, Craighead, Greene, Lawrence and Mississippi Counties. A
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the following counties in Region 8 until 4 a.m. In Arkansas: Clay, Craighead, Greene, Lawrence and Mississippi Counties.
Thursday, April 3 2014 10:22 AM EDT2014-04-03 14:22:27 GMT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with health officials in Missouri and Tennessee have identified six new cases of people sick with Heartland virus: five in Missouri and one in Tennessee.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with health officials in Missouri and Tennessee have identified six new cases of people sick with Heartland virus: five in Missouri and one in Tennessee.
Wednesday, April 2 2014 8:14 PM EDT2014-04-03 00:14:40 GMT
MARMADUKE, AR (KAIT) - Today marks the eighth anniversary of the tornado that devastated Marmaduke and its surrounding areas. Jessi Turnure will see how much the town has bounced back, coming up tonight
Today marks the eighth anniversary of the tornado that devastated Marmaduke and its surrounding areas.
Wednesday, April 2 2014 11:20 AM EDT2014-04-02 15:20:39 GMT
$670 per doctor's visit is roughly how much you can expect to pay to have skin cancer treated. That adds up to more than $4,000 if you have to see the doctor every month. An easy way to prevent that future
$670 per doctor's visit is roughly how much you can expect to pay to have skin cancer treated.
Saturday, March 29 2014 5:16 PM EDT2014-03-29 21:16:28 GMT
A federal agency's final report about its technical investigation into the 2011 Joplin tornado calls for nationally accepted standards for building design and construction, and public shelters and emergency...
A federal agency's final report about its technical investigation into the 2011 Joplin tornado calls for nationally accepted standards for building design and construction, and public shelters and emergency...
Saturday, March 29 2014 9:01 AM EDT2014-03-29 13:01:41 GMT
LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. (AP) - Severe thunderstorms raked the southern half of Arkansas, briefly causing street flooding, dropping egg-sized hail and triggering a tornado warning. Emergency managers and storm
Severe thunderstorms Friday night raked the southern half of Arkansas, briefly causing street flooding, dropping egg-sized hail and triggering a tornado warning.
Wednesday, March 26 2014 7:30 PM EDT2014-03-26 23:30:33 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Allergy season is upon us and health experts said this season could be worse than last year. Spring pollen season peaks in late March to mid April and runs through May. "I take
Allergy season is upon us and health experts said this season could be worse than last year.
Friday, March 21 2014 7:53 PM EDT2014-03-21 23:53:18 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Has the up and down weather made your mood fluctuate as well? Seasonal affective disorder is a mental illness commonly tied to the winter season. Meteorologist Andrew Wilson explores
Has the up and down weather made your mood fluctuate as well?
Thursday, March 20 2014 11:59 PM EDT2014-03-21 03:59:31 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KAIT) – The Arkansas Board of Education approved inclement weather waivers for 75 school districts Thursday at its monthly meeting. The waivers shorten the required 178 days of classroom
The Arkansas Board of Education approved inclement weather waivers for 75 school districts Thursday at its monthly meeting. The waivers shorten the required 178 days of classroom instruction.
Tuesday, March 18 2014 8:47 PM EDT2014-03-19 00:47:13 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - With winter coming to an end, severe weather season is right around the corner. You may think your family is prepared if you have a storm shelter, but you may need to take another
With winter coming to an end, severe weather season is right around the corner.
Friday, March 14 2014 7:59 PM EDT2014-03-14 23:59:17 GMT
POINSETT COUNTY, AR (KAIT) - The remnants of the latest winter storm have finally melted away, but they left behind roads in disrepair. Potholes and pavement cracks line Region 8 roads. Region 8's Jessi
The remnants of the latest winter storm have finally melted away, but they left behind roads in disrepair.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 6:49 PM EDT2014-03-11 22:49:40 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (KAIT) - This time last week several cars and semi's were stuck on 1-55 due to sleet covered roads. Today legislators will meet with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
This time last week several cars and semi's were stuck on 1-55 due to sleet covered roads.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 2:05 PM EDT2014-03-11 18:05:59 GMT
An Arkansas legislative committee is scheduled to hear from state highway officials about their response to a winter storm that left drivers stranded on icy interstates in eastern Arkansas last week.
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Director Scott Bennett says more equipment and employees are needed for highway officials to improve their response to winter weather conditions.
Tuesday, March 11 2014 11:34 AM EDT2014-03-11 15:34:13 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Arkansas Department of Education says 75 school districts and charter schools have requested waivers to reduce the number of snow days that must be made up this year. Department
The Arkansas Department of Education says 75 school districts and charter schools have requested waivers to reduce the number of snow days that must be made up this year.
Monday, March 10 2014 8:33 AM EDT2014-03-10 12:33:49 GMT
GRUBBS, AR (KAIT)- The Grubbs Fire Department needs help rebuilding their station. On Wednesday the roof of the station collapsed due to the weight of the ice. Although the fire station was able to recover
The Grubbs Fire Department needs help rebuilding their station.
Monday, March 10 2014 8:01 AM EDT2014-03-10 12:01:41 GMT
State legislators are planning to question highway officials about the response - or lack of response - as sleet and snow piled on Arkansas roadways and left motorists stranded for hours.
State legislators are planning to question highway officials about the response - or lack of response - as sleet and snow piled on Arkansas roadways and left motorists stranded for hours.
Thursday, March 6 2014 11:48 PM EST2014-03-07 04:48:27 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) – More cancelled school days due to the weather could mean a new game plan for school districts around Region 8 to make them up. Tune into Region 8 News at 5 and 6, Courtney Brown
More cancelled school days due to the weather could mean a new game plan for school districts around Region 8 to make them up.
Thursday, March 6 2014 4:05 PM EST2014-03-06 21:05:57 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- State officials are seeking answers from the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department on the massive blockades on Interstate 55 during the winter storm. Senator Keith Ingram of
State officials are seeking answers from the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department on the massive blockades on Interstate 55 during the winter storm.
Thursday, March 6 2014 6:21 AM EST2014-03-06 11:21:51 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Highways throughout Region 8 are still slick and dangerous. Walter McMillan with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department said major roads and highways are their
Walter McMillan with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department said major roads and highways are their priority areas but it may take longer to clear.
Wednesday, March 5 2014 11:51 PM EST2014-03-06 04:51:22 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Roofs and awnings have collapsed all over Region 8 since Sunday night. As we found out, Arkansas buildings just aren't made to sustain that much weight. "Design codes in Arkansas
Roofs and awnings have collapsed all over Region 8 since Sunday night. As we found out, Arkansas buildings just aren't made to sustain that much weight.
Wednesday, March 5 2014 11:39 PM EST2014-03-06 04:39:15 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - When severe winter weather hits Region 8 it can mean big business for restaurants that offer delivery service. "It's been good for us," said general manager and co-owner of Jimmy
Pizza Chef owner Brian Harvey said he usually has two employees who make deliveries, but Tuesday he worked himself into the rotation because of the weather.
During inclement weather, check here for school closings, as well as churches, daycares, and employers. Register your organization to enter inclement weather status.
During inclement weather, check here for school closings, as well as churches, daycares, and employers. Register your organization to enter inclement weather status.
