Storm damage minimal as of Thursday afternoon

By: Allison Gatlin - El Dorado News-Times

A large oak tree fell on an office building at the corner of West Main Street and College Avenue Thursday morning as Tropical Storm Isaac moved over the area, bringing strong winds and pouring rain. Today’s forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s and a 100 percent chance of more rain. ...

Dire predictions of devastating wind and rain in the wake of Hurricane Isaac’s advance on the Gulf Coast failed to reach fruition by 3 p.m. Thursday when city and county officials reported minimal damage limited to downed trees and limbs and two car accidents.

Still, torrential r...

Published: 08/31/2012