Damage from downpours coming to light
Flash flooding reported in region, power outages reported By Region 8 Newsdesk | March 15, 2021 at 12:31 PM CDT - Updated March 18 at 9:59 AM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A series of severe storms Wednesday evening dumped heavy rains in Craighead and Greene Counties, causing flooded streets and homes.
In Craighead County, the road department is closing County Road 959 between County Road 960 and County Road 931 due to wash-out of the roadway.
Crews said work and repair may take a few days.
Wednesday night, several cars had to be towed after they stalled out on flooded city streets.
Jonesboro E-911 reported several flooded roads in town, including water 2 inches deep at Race Street and Caraway Road.
The weather will be getting worse for Tuesday and Wednesday as a cold front moves through with strong to severe storms. All forms of severe weather are possible by Wednesday