March 1, 2012

Floods are one of the most commonly occurring natural hazards in the United States; approximately 3,800 towns and cities in the United Sates with populations of more than 2,500 are within a floodplain. Throughout its history, Arkansas has been drastically affected by floods, with the most notable being in 1927 and 1937. Still, less documented floods, such as the one shown here in 1915 at Batesville (Independence County), have caused major damage to Arkansas towns and land.

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