— Officials say a levee along the Arkansas River has breached, prompting a flash flood warning and evacuation of a rural area in western Arkansas. The levee breached early Friday at Dardanelle, about 60 miles (95 kilometres) northwest of Little Rock. Emergency management officials say crews are going door-to-door to recommend evacuation for about 160 homes. A flash flood warning was issued early Friday for the area, and forecasters said residents should be prepared for rapidly rising water. The levee breached because of ongoing flooding along the Arkansas River, which began in Oklahoma.

Source: National Post May 31, 2019 11:15 UTC