Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Nix Creek flooding this morning. The National Weather Service-Shreveport advised OEM this is the 4th all time highest amount of rainfall Texarkana has seen. Remember, stay away from flooded areas. 1st responders, street and road crews may have to respond to emergencies so avoid driving in high water. If you use common sense, we can respond to real emergencies.
Texarkana received 7.24 inches of rain this morning which flooded many areas on both sides of town. Sterling Crest retirement was hit hard but officials were able to find shelter for those who had to flee their home. The Texarkana Arkansas Police and Texarkana Arkansas Fire conducted several water rescues and evacuated several residents. Many thanks to the Salvation Army, Cornerstone Baptist Church, LifeHouse Church and the Red Cross for coming to our hour of need. I even saw some Miller County Volunteer firefighters out there assisting. Remember the Salvation Army and Red Cross because they depend on your support. Some of these people may have lost everything which will try to be replaced by LifeHouse Church and the Red Cross. They may need donations.
Emergency services responded to a vehicle crash today on Hwy 82. No serious injuries but inclement weather most likely played a role. A reminder to use caution on wet roads and pay attention to surroundings while driving.
Miller Co. Emergency Management participated in the Texarkana Regional Airport’s triennial airport disaster drill. This year’s scenario was a mock aircraft crash with multiple casualties. Emergency services from Texarkana AR and TX Fire, Texarkana, TX OEM, LifeNet, TAPD, ARFF and multiple volunteers worked on this drill. We had a successful day determining our strengths and what we may improve on and hope we never have to use what we learned.
Miller County VFD back at it on another wild-land fire. It’s not known what started this fire but the fire service wants everyone to be cognizant on the prevention of wildfires. This could have been a cigarette thrown from a moving car or a spark from a dragging chain. Genoa, Satellite and Trinity VFD responded. Special thanks to Ronnie Dancer with the Road Dept who assisted with traffic as well as MCSO and the Arkansas Forestry Service!
Just a few hours after posting a notice here to be careful with outdoor burning, OEM and MCVFD responded to a controlled brushfire that got out of hand just south of Fouke. The Arkansas Forestry Commission was called to respond with a plow. Thanks to MCVFD (Genoa and Pleasant Hill) as well as the AFC and their equipment which got the fire under control.