2010 Arkansas floods

June 2010 flash flood in Arkansas, USA the Tennessee floods in May 2010 2010 Tennessee floods May 2025 March 2012 June 2010 Arkansas floods - rainfall.gif Rainfall estimates from the National Weather Service June 2010 Arkansas floods June 10–11, 2010At least 2020th victim found after Ark. floods https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna37681729 June 14, 2010 NBC News June 14, 2010 Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas Unknown The 2010 Arkansas floods were flash floods that killed at least 20 people near Langley, Arkansas, United States, in the early morning of June 11, 2010.Holmes Robert Wagner Daniel Flood of June 11, 2010 in the Upper Little Missouri River Watershed, Arkansas U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2011-5194 2011 31 Heavy, localized rainfall from six to eight inches (150–200 mm) flooded the Little Missouri and Caddo rivers, sweeping through campsites in the Ouachita National Forest. Cause The floods were caused by heavy rain on the evening of June 10 and the early morning of June 11 in the Ouachita National Forest, causing the Little Missouri River and Caddo River to rise at a rate of up to 8 ft m per hour. The Little Missouri peaked at over 23 ft m near Langley, up from its ordinary level of 3 ft m. The floods affected camping sites around the rivers, with between 200 and 300 campers awakening to rapidly rising water,US Department of Commerce NOAA NWS Little Rock, AR - Heavy Rain/Deadly Flash Flooding on June 10-11, 2010 https://www.weather.gov/lzk/rain0610yr.htm#:~:text=As%20many%20as%20200%20to,fatalities%20reported%20at%20this%20location.&text=The%20Little%20Missouri%20River,%20which,of%20Langley%20(Pike%20County). 2024-06-19 www.weather.gov EN-UShttps://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gTJioKmEcYR7qOaIAsX9CmwOy0VgD9G9AKU82 Arkansas flash floods kill at least 300 people Zeman Bleed Jill June 11, 2010 Associated Press June 11, 2010 Google NewsJune 2024 medicmedichttps://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gTJioKmEcYR7qOaIAsX9CmwOy0VgD9G97RL01 Police: 16 people died in Arkansas floods June 11, 2010 Associated Press June 11, 2010 Google NewsJune 2024 medicmedichttps://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/us/12flood.html Flash Floods in Arkansas Kill 16 People Demirel Evin June 11, 2010 The New York Times June 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100615182253/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/us/12flood.html June 15, 2010 livehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10297917 Arkansas flash floods hit campsites and leave 16 dead June 11, 2010 BBC News BBC June 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100611184402/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10297917.stm June 11, 2010 live A flood of this size had not occurred in the area since records began in 1988. A local resident said none such had happened since May 1968, when the site "was not the popular camping spot it is today."http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lzk/?n=rain0610.htm Heavy Rain on June 10–11, 2010 June 11, 2010 National Weather Service (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) June 13, 2010 Warnings were issued in advance of the flooding; however, the warnings may not have been heard due to the remoteness of the affected areas. Effect thumb|Debris from the flooded campground, June 11 At least 20 people died in the floods (including at least six children),https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gTJioKmEcYR7qOaIAsX9CmwOy0VgD9G9V5UG0 At least 6 children killed in Ark. flash floods June 12, 2010 Associated Press June 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100617081151/https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gTJioKmEcYR7qOaIAsX9CmwOy0VgD9G9V5UG0 June 17, 2010 dead Google Newshttps://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/14/us/14flood.html With Flood Toll at 19, Question Is, How Many More? Eligon John Sack, Kevin June 14, 2010 The New York Times A11 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100617050318/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/14/us/14flood.html June 17, 2010 live and about 24 people were missing.https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gTJioKmEcYR7qOaIAsX9CmwOy0VgD9GA03B00 Search for flood victims goes from frantic to grim Demillo Andrew Bartels, Chuck June 12, 2010 Associated Press June 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100617072330/https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gTJioKmEcYR7qOaIAsX9CmwOy0VgD9GA03B00 June 17, 2010 dead Google News Many of the casualties were caused by a flood sweeping through a heavily populated campsite at the Albert Pike Recreational Area, at about 5:30 am on June 11. The flood had caught campers by surprise while they slept in their tents,http://www.whtc.com/news/articles/2010/jun/11/at-least-16-dead-in-arkansas-flood-state-police/ At least 16 dead in Arkansas flood: state police June 11, 2010 WHTC June 11, 2010 October 2010 H3llBot and destroyed a number of cabins.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7822719/Arkansas-floods-dozens-killed-in-campground-tsunami.html Arkansas floods: dozens killed in campground 'tsunami' Allen Nick June 11, 2010 The Daily Telegraph UK June 11, 2010 The American Red Cross estimated that over 200 people were in the areas affected by the floods at the time the floods hit.https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/arkansas-flash-floods-kill-16-1.872045 Arkansas flash floods kill 16 June 11, 2010 CBC News Canadian Broadcasting Corporation June 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100613221818/https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/arkansas-flash-floods-kill-16-1.872045 June 13, 2010 live The missing were being searched for by National Guard helicopters. President Barack Obama pledged federal emergency assistance if it was required by Arkansas.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7822919/Arkansas-flood-survivors-describe-tsunami-that-killed-at-least-16.html Arkansas flood survivors describe 'tsunami' that killed at least 16 Allen Nick June 12, 2010 The Daily Telegraph UK June 12, 2010 Emergency management officials stated the search and rescue efforts would be difficult as the number of missing was unknown, and the missing were not necessarily confined to campsites.http://www.newsweek.com/2010/06/11/arkansas-flash-floods-kill-at-least-20.html Arkansas Flash Floods Kill at Least 20 June 11, 2010 Newsweek The Washington Post Company June 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100613141052/http://www.newsweek.com/2010/06/11/arkansas-flash-floods-kill-at-least-20.html June 13, 2010 live A logbook at the Albert Pike Recreational Area that would have helped track the whereabouts of hikers was swept away in the flood, leaving rescuers with little idea how many hikers could be missing.http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15283434?nclick_check=1 Search for missing in Ark. flood could take weeks Juozapavicius Justin June 12, 2010 San Jose Mercury News MediaNews Group June 12, 2010 October 2010 H3llBot Rescue efforts were also hampered by roads rendered inaccessible by the flooding; some searchers used canoes or kayaks.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/us/12flood.html Flash Floods Sweep Through Arkansas Campgrounds Demirel Evin Eckholm, Erik June 11, 2010 The New York Times June 11, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100615182253/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/us/12flood.html June 15, 2010 live A call center set up by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management received inquiries in respect of 73 people who may have been missing.https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hrAL8-ONgcscCX4U4ejlF3BVJO_wD9G9GGG80 Ark. center gets calls about 73 people after flood June 12, 2010 Associated Press June 12, 2010 Google NewsJune 2024 medicmedic thumb|left|250px|The force of water stripped the pavement from this road. In a statement, President Obama said: "Michelle and I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during this horrible flash flood, and we offer our prayers for those who anxiously await news of loved ones still missing."Statement by the President on Arkansas Flash Flooding June 11, 2010 June 12, 2010 https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-arkansas-flash-flooding https://web.archive.org/web/20170216172041/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-arkansas-flash-flooding February 16, 2017 live National Archives whitehouse.gov mdy-all References External links "A Search for Survivors in Arkansas", photo gallery by The New York Times 34 22 23 N 93 52 44 W source:kolossus-plwiki title Arkansas Floods, 2010 Category:Floods in Arkansas Category:Ouachita Mountains Floods Category:June 2010 in the United States