Sunday River Update – Slowly Dropping Water Levels
May 22nd, 2011 by Joe Burgess
“No news is good news” certainly appearsto the potential flood situation that has plagued the Mississippi River Delta for the past w weeks.
Phone calls to the Chicot and Desha County sheriff’s departments report that there has been no special activity required in the past couple of days. This has been the first time they have gone with a “call out” for 2 days in a row, since the water started rising.
“Round the clock” patrols continue by the levee boards, county officials, the National Guard, and the Corps of Engineers.
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Thursday 10 am River Update – “Feeling Better”
May 19, 2011
Chicot County Judge Mack Ball told MLive that Wednesday night was “a pretty quiet night”, with no issues, except for standard patrols.
Wednesday did bring a few more small sand boils, which were quickly controlled, and are being maintained.
The river is predicted to continue dropping around an inch, each day.
The Corps of Engineers provided a photo presentation at Wednesday’s public meeting, which made many residents “feel better about the situation.”
Today;s 4 pm meeting will include the same presentation, for those who weren’t able to be there, yesterday.
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Desha County Judge Mark McElroy said, “everything seems to be doing really well, right now. The (Arkansas) river is falling a little faster then we expected, and that makes us feel better.” He commented that there is still some seepage, but that it’s being closely watched.
Judge McElroy added the he’s hoping “Missouri doesn’t get much rain over the weekend, either.”
He wanted to express everyone’s appreciation to the National Guard, and to the many inmates who have contributed during the delta’s time of need.
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Wednesday 10 am River Update – Video of Tuesday Meeting
May 18, 2011
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Tuesday’s 4 pm public meeting reported that the river’s water level will be slowly dropping over the next 2-3 weeks (around an inch per day), since the Mississippi River at Greenville and the Arkansas River at Arkansas City have reached their crests in the past 2 days.
Mike Morgan reported that the Grand Lake berm had been strengthened, and that Fish Bayou had developed another small sand-boil, which has been controlled. He added that Monday night was the first night that there weren’t any “call-outs” for workers; only patrols, which go on around the clock.
National Guard crews were working on the 2150 mile marker, also referred to previously as the Elliot Farm area, on Monday and Tuesday.
Judge Mack Ball told the citizens present that foot traffic around sand-boils could cause damage, so please stay away from the work areas.
Photos of some of the sites of earlier concern are expected to be shown at today’s meeting at the Chicot County Courthouse at 4 pm.
Calls to Chicot and Desha County Sheriff’s dispatchers, earlier this morning indicate there were no overnight issues in the area.
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Tuesday 1:30 River Update – Chicot & Desha Counties Both Report River Levels Slowly Dropping
May 17, 2011
Chicot County Judge Mack Ball reports that their station on the Mississippi River reached it’s crest, of 64.2 earlier today, and has dropped over 1/2 inch since then.
Last night, there was a small sand-boil, again near Fish Bayou Road, which was controlled, and is doing fine, now.
The Desha County judge’s office reports that river levels continue to slowly drop there, as well.
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Monday 2 pm Update – Desha, Dropping – Chicot County’s Overnight Sand-boil Battle
May 16, 2011
Mike Morgan, Chicot County OEM co-ordinator told MonticelloLivethe details on Sunday night’s battle with issues near Fish Bayou Road. There was a major sand-boil behind a residence, near a bayou that connects to the south end of Lake Chicot.
1,000′s of sand bags were used to bring the situation (located 400 yards from the levee) under control.
Workers were at the site for 17 straight hours. Corps of Engineers and the Levee Board continue to monitor the area.
Morgan called in other helpful resources, during the night, including Natinoal Guard troops stationed nearby, and Delta Regional Jail inmates, who prepare and distribute sandbags daily, but were needed for last night’s battle against the river.
Morgan credits the Lake Village fire dept, Chicot OEM, Desha OEM, Sherrif’s Dept., and numerous other volunteers, who cortributed together to make this “team effort” successful. “We needed help, and they stopped up to the plate,” complimented Morgan.
Jay Winters, deputy directory of the state OEM office was also at the scene, from last night until 9am today, offering state resources to Chicot County, as needed.
Earlier today, Desha County Judge Mark McElroy reports that the river level in Desha County has dropped around 4 inches, since yesterday. That may not seem like much, but that is less pressure on the levees (below the water level).
McElroy reports that there is still some seepage, even in a highway, 1/4 mile from the river, as well as a few new sandboils.
The Chicot County Judge’s office reports a 10 am reading of 64.19, the river is still slowly rising.
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Sunday 5 pm River Update – Level of Rise Slows – Expected Crest Tomorrow
Posted May 15, 2011
The predicted crest of the Mississippi River in Greenville is expected on Monday.
Phone calls earlier today confirm that the “patrol, control, and maintain” efforts seem to be working, as the river’s rising water levels have slowed down, as shown in the graph above, which is taken from the Corps of Engineers website, showing less that 1/4 inch rise over the past 24 hours.
Judge Mark McElroy told MonticelloLive, earlier today, that there has been a slight drop in the river’s level in Desha County.
Crews from several agencies are still searching for any areas on or near the levee for any locations that need special attention, as long as there is s potential flooding possibility.
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Sunday 9 am River Update – “No New Concerns”
A Sunday morning 9 am phone conversation with Chicot County Judge Mack Ball reports that efforts to “Patrol, control, and maintain” are successful across Chicot and Desha Counties.
The National Guard, levee board, and county crews are continuing to patrol the river levees and surrounding area in search of signs that could lead to future issues, but none were discovered Saturday or overnight.
The predicted crest of the Mississippi River in Greenville is now expected to be on Monday,
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Saturday 10 am River Update
Posted May 14, 2011
Saturday morning phone calls to Chicot and Desha Sheriff Dept. dispatchers report that the floodconcerns in both counties remain in stable conditions.
County officials, sheriff’s deputies, Arkansas State Police, National Guard, Corps of Engineers workers, and others are patrolling around the clock, keeping watch on the levees and surrounding locations, in order to prevent any possible threats from developing around their counties.
The Mississippi river is expected to reach it’s highest point near Greenville late Sunday night or early Monday morning.
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Friday 1 pm River Update -Patrol, Control, Maintain
Posted May 13, 2011
As of 1 pm, Friday, both Chicot and DeshaCountyauthorities report that issues with the rising water levels of the Arkansas and Mississippi river have been controlled, and are being patrolled and maintained.
Thursday, ChicotCounty focused on strengthening the earthen berm that they had constructed earlier nearMyers Drive. Several more sand-boils were located, and have been controlled, and are being watched for any changes. An area near Sheila Road, in the southern section of the county, also was brought into safe condition. Approximately 500 sandbags were added to the Elliot Farm sand-boil area.
Desha County has employed a retired Corps of Engineers supervisor, who has been very helpful in locating conditions that often lead to sand-boils.
Both counties continue to “patrol, control, and maintain”.
The Mississippi River is predicted to crest Sunday night, before beginning to slowly fall.
Water levels are expected to be back to “flood level” or “back in it’s banks” in 2-3 weeks.
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Thursday River Update – Video of Public Meeting – More Rumors
Posted May 12, 2011
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MonticelloLive.com just spoke to Chicot County Judge Mack Ball and received an update on the potential water situation. Judge Ball reports that they have been focusing on a sand-boil issue in the Elliot farm area, near the state park.
County, National Guard, and Corps of Engineers crews are on hand monitoring the area, which has been brought under control.
DeshaCounty is still watching an area near Clearwater, which also is controlled, and supervised.
Once again, the rumors of a breach in the levee are false.
Today’s public meeting will be held in the Lake Village District Court, due a a previously scheduled court session at the courthouse.
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Wednesday 9 pm Update – Video of 4 pm Public Meeting
Posted May 11, 2011
Wednesday’s meeting was basically an update discussing last night’s events near Eudora and Myer’s Drive (included in yesterday’s notes below), and an explanation that the Arkansas National Guard is not here becasue something bad has happened, but rather as a measure of preventiveness.
Brian Westfall, of the Corps of Engineers, explained last night’s concern, when a section of the mainline levee was showing seepage and a sand-boil. Use of sandbags and the building of an earthen dike, according to a geotechnical engineer, seem to have mitigated the risk from the area. OEM’s Mike Morgan complimented teamwork and communication for their efforts being successful.
The courtroom full of local residents was reminded to be aware of disoriented wildlife. Alligarots, deers, and turkey are all being forced out of their “homes”.
Desha County was reportedly monitoring a large sand-boil, north of the Clearwater area, as the Chicot meeting was taking place.
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Wednesday Noon Update
The conditions in Chicot and Desha County remain stable and monitored, as of noon, today. Both counties were contacted and reported no changes since last night’s concerns near Myers Drive, which were brougt into control around 8:30 pm.
Bothcountiesnow have Arkansas National Guard units on site, to help with their specialized skills and equipment. The National Guard, who’s planned presence was announced last Friday, were not brought in because of any incrased danger or risk; simply as another source of support and man-power.
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Tuesday 9 pm Update – SEARK Flood Status – Issues Near Myers Drive
Posted May 10, 2011
According to Mike Morgan, Chicot County OEM Coordinator, there 
has been an area south of CariolaRoad, which is located off of the main levee, near Myers Drive, that has had officials concerned for a couple of hours,Tuesday evening.
Workers used dozers and trac hoes to build dirt berms around sandboils and other places that, at least for awhile. needed more attention. ADC inmates were also on the scene to build additional sandbags.
Morgan told MonticelloLive that this is now “under control”.
At no time was anyone evacuated during the event.
Desha County remains in the same stable condition that they’ve been in for a couple of days, and sent some of their crews in the Eudora area, assisting Chicot County.
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Posted May 9, 2011
Harlow's in Greenville, photo courtesy of Greg Gulledge
Around 7 pm, Monday night, authorities in Chicot and Desha Counties spoke about the water situation in their respective areas.
Desha County reports no noticable changes in their county, but are constantly monitoring the levees and water flow.
Chico County’s judge, OEM coordinator, sheriff, and Lake Village’s mayor were joined by several representatives from the Corps of Engineers at their daily 4 pm public meeting.
The Corps presented a slide show, explaining what a sand-boil is, and the differences between the “Old 1927 Levee” and the “Current River Levee.”
Authorities have confirmed that a small area of the “Old 1927 Levee” in the CariolaRoadvicinity “broke” causing the low-lying area on the RIVER SIDE of the current levee to fill with water.
The current water level near Chicot County was 61.4 ft, as of 7 pm, Monday night.
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Monday Noon Update – SEARK Flood Status – False Rumors
MonticelloLive spoke to Desha County Judge Mark McElroy and Chicot County Judge Mack Ball this morning. Both judges report no major changes in the Mississippi River situation overnight.
Just before noon, it was rumored that the Lake Village Nursing Home was being evacuated. Chicot County Judge Mack Ball told MonticelloLive that this is not happening.
There will be a public meeting at 4 pm at the Chicot County Courthouse. Everyone is invited to attend.
News sources have now quoted predictions expecting the Mississippi River at Memphis to crest within the next few days, much sooner that earlier predictions.
According to WXVT-TV, foot traffic is now being restricted along the top of the levee in downtown Greenville. Photos are allowed at the top of steps in a few places, but no walking, by order of their Levee Board.
Some changes occured in the area on Saturday and Sunday. Those changes are detailed below.
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Sunday 7 PM Update – SEARK Flood Status
Posted May 8, 2011
MonticelloLive.com spoke to Mike Morgan, Chicot County OEM Co-ordinator and Rickey Terry, Desha County OEM Co-ordinator, around 7 pm, Sunday night.
Here are the updates on the river level, levees, and a new sand-boil that has developed.
Morgan reports that water in the Cariola Road area is around 2 – 2.5 ft. deep, where water has topped the “Old 1927 Levee” ON THE RIVER SIDE OF THE MAIN LEVEE. There are now 3 sections that are filling the same “bowl” inside the old levee.
One more sand boil has formed, this one is near the pumping station. It has been sandbagged and is under control. It is being constantly monitored by authorities.
The river’s water level is rising around 1 1/2 ft/day.
Morgan encourages all concerned citizens to attend the public meeting at 4 pm Monday at the county courthouse.
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Terry compliments the Levee Board and Corps of Engineers for the hard work theyaredoing, as they are checking for leaks and other issues with the Desha County Levee.
Terry commented that the levee is “doing what it is designed to to do, and working like it is supposed to.”
He added that all traffic on the levee is being stopped by law enforcement, to make sure they are authorized to be there.
There were some notable changes Saturday, which are posted below.
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Sunday 9 am update —– MonticelloLive spoke to Chicot and Deshacountyauthorities, just prior to this report, in which both counties report that no changes took place overnight in their ongoing watch of the potential flood situation.
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Saturday pm Update – Southeast Arkansas Flood Status – Notes from Saturday Public Meeting
Posted May 7, 2011
Saturday 7 pm Update—–ChicotCountyofficialsheldapublic meeting Saturday afternoon, with a “full house” of concerned citizens at the Chicot County Courthouse.
A rumor, claiming that the Mississippi River has overflowed it’s banks, had residents worried.
The facts are that at 11:42 am, Saturday, the river rose above it’s “Old 1927 Levee”, as was expected, and flooded an area on Cariola Road, near Grand Lake. The area where this occurred is ON THE RIVER SIDE OF THE MAIN LEVEE. Residents of 2 houses were prepared for this and were moving out on Friday. This information was provided by Mike Morgan, Chicot County OEM Co-ordinator.
Ricky Terry, Desha County OEM Co-ordinator, this evening, told MonticelloLivethattheircountyisdoing exceptionally well, considering they are dealing with this much water. Desha County has sandbags staged in 3 locations, for quick access, where ever they may be needed.
Terry explained that the Mississippi River is backflowinginto the Arkansas River near Pendleton Dam, which caused the closing of the Pendleton Dam Road and Wilbur Mills Park.
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Saturday 8 am Upate – No changes overnight in Chicot County. In Desha County, HWY 212 near Morgan Point has been closed.
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Friday at 4 pm, Chicot County Judge Mack Ball, OEM manager Mike Morgan, Sheriff Ron Nichols, and Lake Village Mayor JoAnneBushheldtheirdailyPublic Information Meeting in the county courtroom, with over 50 in attendance.
There are no breaks or breeches in the levee, and the only evacuations, outside of the levee, are cattle.
“Precautions are being taken, because we’re in an emergency status”, explained Judge Ball, adding, “TurnFaceBook off, and call my office, to answer any questions.”
Morgan updated the group on sand-boils, and added, “seeping has always been there.”
The National Guard’s LMC unit will be arriving. They specialize in monitoring situations like the current one. The Corps of Engineers has reported that the levee is in the best condition that it has ever been in, and has stated that they will not “blow” any levees in the Vicksburg district.
The Mississippi River is expected to crest at 64.5 ft. later this month.
Southeast Arkansas Flood Status – Noon UpdateMay 4, 2011
According to WXVT-TV Mississippi River Stage is at 56 feet as of 3am this morning and still rising rapidly, near Greenville.
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Harrah's Casino in Tunica. Photo courtesy of WXVT.
Southeast Arkansas Flood Status – Noon Update
May 4, 2011
Chicot County Judge Mack Ball has issued a press release, reporting that a flood warning for the Mississippi River remains in effect for Chicot County. Judge Ball stated that moderate flooding was occurring and major flooding is predicted. The river will continue to rise to near 64.5 feet by Sunday, May 15th, exceeding the flood of 2008 by 7.1 feet.
Judge Ball issued a flood disaster request to the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management on April 27, 2011 in order to obtain necessary supplies to prevent a breach in the Mississippi River Levee System. Barricades have been placed at all entrances to the levee system, and driving on the levee is strictly prohibited. Sandbags are being filled by prisoners at the Delta Regional Detention Center in Dermott to be used at two sand boil sites in ChicotCounty. Authorities are constantly monitoring these two particular sites, but citizens are encouraged to contact the Judge’s Office with any information concerning other suspected boils.
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has personnel in place to monitor the levee system and all known historical sand boils in Chicot County. Also, the Southeast Arkansas Levee Board is constantly monitoring for sand boils and river seepage caused by the high water.
At this time, only precautionary measures have been issued. State and national agencies are on alert for any additional changes in the present conditions of the Mississippi River.
MonticelloLive spoke with Judge Ball, who said that Chicot County officials are following their standard emergency policies, taking appropriate precautions, but ”not panicking”.
Judge Ball also said that the sand-boils are stable, and that sandbags are staged and ready to use (if needed). He explained that the county is taking the same safety measures that they use on a regular basis, but that officials are aware that the river’s rising level is expected to be higher.
MonticelloLive also heard of a reported sand-boil in Desha County, near the Pendleton Dam and bridge. Desha County Sheriff Jim Snyder told us that everything is Desha County should be safe, except for the usual flooding that occurs in low-lying areas.
According to WXVT, Greenville’s casinos are set to close during the high water event. Lighthouse Casino will close Thursday night, May 5 at midnight, Jubilee Casino will close Friday night, May 6 at midnight and Harlow’s will close Saturday night, May 7 at midnight. They will reopen as soon as possible.
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It will be bad if it happens. I know desha county also met today and said that mcghee would be about five foot deep waters and Arkansas city would be wiped out.
I bet theres some ole timers still siting at the slot machines.
Quit with the rumors, the authorities will happily let everyone know in penty of time, But please quit with all the rumors about who met who and what “THEY” said
Well, what about the Dumas, Watson, and Backgate??
Wow Sue, way to be prepared in case of emergency. There will not be a lot of time, the water is estimated to run out at 300mph or more if the levee breaks…. Those counties have met. It’s not a rumor.
Lake Village is having a town meeting today at 4PM at ths court house. They are supposed to tell us all whats going on. I know that people can’t say for sure if the levee is going to break, but I would rather be safe than sorry.
ok,do we know that THEY didn’t say these things?
Thank you so much for posting the video of the meeting. Please continue to cover these meetings. With so many rumors floating around it is good to hear what was actually said, not what was repeated numerous times. I think this is a serious situation. I think if the worst occurs we are looking at major flooding. I understand that our officials are encouraging up to have a personal plan of action which I have already put in place. But at this point in time, nothing has happened yet, and nothing may happen. But the bottom line is that each family should enact their own plan of action in case the worst case scenario occurs. Expect the worst, plan for the worst, expect the best. Please keep these updates coming.
Why are they Not turning on the pumps in lake Village ? They have around 7 days to pump water out of the lake that could hold some of the flooding that could come in lake Village !! Instead the flooding will be added to the water in the lake. The hole that is lake village could hold a lot of the flooding water! I work for Us Foods the south east Ar. Is where my route is everyone. in that town has eaten food from my company ! I live in Star city , but I’m in your town as much as I’m in my own town! So I call every one in southeast Ar my friends & neighbors!! If we at Us Foods can do anything just let us know! God bless everyone in SE Arkansas!!
That is a strange looking river when viewed from above, it winds, circles and wiggles, the thing goes south, then east, then north and back south, no telling what it might do. Look at the ox bow lakes, formed when extreem situations made parts of the river inland lakes.
Here I just bought a lot west of Lake Village and with my luck it will become Lake Village alright with my lot in the middle of the lake, what luck!!!
Look everybody, the officials are doing their best to keep us informed and the rumors put to rest. As a resident currently living in Chicot County I’ve taken precautions in case the worst does, but most likely won’t, happen. We’ve moved our livestock and our valuables out. The officials stated at the courthouse meeting, mentioned by Ashlee, the river will crest at 8-10 feet BELOW the top of the levee. They also said it will hold and there should be no breaches. The National Guard backed up the officals statements and are on watch for anything that MIGHT happen.
A few more things:
Terry Phillips–The “hole that is lake village could hold a lot of the flooding water” I’m hoping you meant is LAKE CHICOT and not my hometown, which is LAKE VILLAGE. This idea has no merit because the water you believe they could pump out of the lake has to go somewhere. Guess where all that water goes Terry? THE RIVER. So I’d rather not add on to the potential problem.
Randy–300mph? Really? If, and I once again stress it’s only a possibility, the levee is breached it’s not going to be some tidal wave. This is a river and the land in our county is flat. Granted the water will gush out at the breach sight, but not at 300mph, do you realize how fast that actually is? The water will spread out covering the area.
Overall, everyone please do not throw out scenarios that are pieced together from rumors and the little fact you are aware of. Do continue to pray for the levees to hold strong as we are being told they will by the National Guard and officials of our county.
As to how fast the water is actually moving: “This water that we’re seeing coming by is moving 2 million cubic feet per second… To use an analogy, in one second that water would fill up a football field 44 feet deep.” – Corps of Engineers Col. Vernie Reichling, Sunday May 08, 2011
You got it “I meant is LAKE CHICOT” you pump out water from it and it will hold some or all that might flood ! Sorry for the way I said it in what i wrote ! God Bless everone in the Delta !!
THANK YOU MonticelloLive for keeping Lake Chicot / Lake Village up to date. You are the best! Your info has been greatly appreciated :)
The water in Lake Chicot helps to keep the water table up enough to counter balance the pressure exerted by the extra river water weight onto the water table on the riverside. If the level in the lake were lowered, you would be reducing the water table outside of the levee, and more water would want to flow under the levee and replace the lowered water. End result, more and worse sand boils, at least at the ends of the lake closest to the levees.
Yes, thank you monticello live. You have been the only up-to-date news source i’ve found that covers chicot county. We really appreciate it!
I really do appreciate the daily updates, too. I have 2 grandchildren in Lake Village and this is about more than I can stand. Monticello Live has been the best source of information for me. Thanks so much!!
Monticello Live,
I just want to say thank you for these updates. My family and I have gone back and forth for several days now worried about the potential fallout from flooding in our area. I just happened to take a glance at this site today and I am glad that I did. I work in Monticello so I usually stay in town with friends or family. This week has been really tough for me having to drive back and forth or constantly make contact with my family for status reports.
Keep up the good work!
Thank You Monticello Live. I appreciate the coverage you have provided for us, the citizens of SouthEast Arkansas (The Delta). We get a local paper once a week, that’s fine. But the updates and coverage you have provided for us is well appreciated in our time of dis-stress. Myself along with the citizens of Dermott personally “Thank You”. We all are in this together. Please continue to keep us posted on the latest updates, and the County meetings. Also lets continue to pray the levee holds up strong like it was design to do….Thank You Mr. Joe B.
Thank you for the professional and timely updates that you are making available. My father’s farm, A.L. Landers, is in Rohwer. We appreciate everyone who has participated in making this information available nation-wide, and are proud of the excellent coverage that you are providing. God Bless everyone involved in keeping Southeast Arkansas safe!
I would love to know how to get water to move at 300 miles per hour, what a crock if you drop a gallon at 10,000 feet high it can only reach terminal velocity which is some where about 130 miles per hour?? not exact but way closer than 300 miles per hour on the ground.the Mighty Mississippi is less than 20 miles per hour in most places, please use a little common sense when posting, wish I could get water go that fast = power
To all of us who have property in Chicot County but live in Drew County, we owe a great deal of appreciation to Monticello Live for keeping us posted and giving us the opportunity to avail ourselves of the video provided. Thank you so much.
According to CNN. The Mississippi has started to crest in Arkansas City.
Thank You Monticello Live for keeping us updated on the river situation. I, like many peope from Dermott, have relied on this website daily for updates. We cannot thank you enough for keeping us informed in a positive, professional manner.
Thank you so much for excellent coverage of the flooding! I live down in Louisiana, and this is still the best site for flood updates. LA apparently doesn’t feel the need to inform its citizens about anything.
As the Chicot County OEM Coordinator We are working hard to keep the sand boils under control and are doing a real good job. I would like to thank everyone who has been working hard to keep the levee safe. It has been a team effert and will contiune that way untill the river goes down. Please do not let your guard down. the river has crested and we have a long road to hold. Just remember prepare for the worse, and hope for the best. Also, I would like to thank the public for keeping calm, and putting there trust in us to keep them safe. If you need the true facts, Joe is doing a real good job of keeping the public informed, or contact the Chicot County Judges office.
I also would like to thank Monticello Live for all the great work they have done over the past weeks. I know so many people in the Dumas, McGehee, and Arkansas City areas who have struggled to find accurate, up to date information regarding potential river flooding and this web site has served those communities well. Many residents were not able to attend meetings but found a great deal of comfort in knowing this site would allow direct access to important information while empowering them to ignore and discount the numerous rumors and half-truths. JOB WELL DONE MONTICELLO LIVE! PLEASE KEEP IT UP! May God bless the Delta and all those who are fighting to protect it!