BENTONVILLE -- Benton County Judge Barry Moehring issued an Emergency Disaster Declaration following last weekend's severe weather and flash flooding. Portions of the county received an estimated 15 inches of rain in areas, causing widespread flash flooding and closing 75 percent of roads throughout the county.
The disaster declaration will open up the possibility of additional support and possible assistance to the county, cities and residents as a result of response and damages from the flooding.
The Benton County Disaster Information Center has been activated and operational hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the remainder of the week or as long as needed. This is for businesses and individuals who have been impacted or received damages due to the flooding.
Please call in and report any damage to your home or property for documentation purposes in the event the state or FEMA provide assistance to individuals. The number to call is 479-271-1094.
General News on 05/03/2017