Multiple groups and cities, including Jonesboro, are stepping in to help out Hardy almost two weeks after a historic flood hit the area.
The Internal Revenue Service on Monday announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Arkansas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 2, 2025.
The band Odicity will be presenting Tunes for Twisters, a free outdoor event benefitting northeast Arkansas communities affected by tornadoes, such as Lake City, Monette and Paragould.
Lake City and Monette residents are still cleaning up after a series of storms hit the area last week.
Highway 226 between Cash and Interstate 57 is closed due to flooding.
In the aftermath of the severe storms that struck Northeast Arkansas last week, Bono Mayor Danny Shaw is pushing for the construction of additional storm shelters to better protect residents during future weather emergencies.
Following the severe weather systems that moved through Northeast Arkansas, Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation (CECC) crews have been actively working to assess damage and restore power to affected members.
Craighead County roads are fully or partially closed as areas continue to flood due to what the National Weather Service is calling “generational rains.”
After several days of severe weather, flooding becomes main concern
UPDATE: The tornado warnings for Craighead County have been cancelled. The area remains under a tornado watch until 7 p.m.