Flooding and flash flood warnings continue through Union County where several roads are under water following 4 inches of rain in the last 24 hours as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Wednesday.
Union County Judge Mike Loftin reported that areas on South Jackson, Parkers Chapel Road, Wesson Road, 19th Street at Greenbrier and the Silver Hill cutoff were covered with high water. He warned travelers to find alternate routes or stay home when possible.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office has not returned a call for comment yet, however the Arkansas State Police confirmed that they did respond to an accident around 7:30 a.m. on Highway 172. Union County deputies worked the accident.
Check out the gallery below. Photos by reporters Allison Gatlin and Dave Showers.
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- A truck warily crosses the high water running over Parkers Chapel Road.
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- High water covers Parkers Chapel Road early in the day Wednesday as rain continued to shower the area.
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- Rivulets form just off the road near Parkers Chapel where flooding was some of the worst in the county.
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- Flooding on Parkers Chapel Road kept most drivers off the street.
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- A high water sign installed by Union County highway workers warns drivers to flooding on Mt. Holly Road.
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- Water rolls down the hill from a park off Parkers Chapel Road.
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