ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — The natural state saw a 135% increase in natural disasters over the past 40 yeas.
A study by QuoteWizard, found there were 77 natural disasters from 1981-2021. The disasters could more than $10 billion in damage. Research analyst with QuoteWizard said the entire country is seeing more severe weather.
“What we have really seen is just an increase in these natural disasters that have just been, quite frankly, shocking,” VinZant said.
Burn Bans Accompany Low Water Conditions
Dry conditions are becoming increasingly noticeable across the Lakes Region, with burn bans covering much of northern Arkansas while some rivers and lakes continue to run below normal levels.
Searcy County Election Commissioners Resign Over Voter Data Concerns
All three members of the Searcy County Election Commission have resigned, citing concerns that problems with voter and precinct information could lead to voters receiving incorrect ballots in the November election.
Law Enforcement Seeking Information on Deadly Beaver Lake Accident
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for the public's help in the investigation of the accident that killed a person earlier this month.
Murder Suspect Arrested in Lakes Region Identified
The man who was arrested in the Lakes Region for a murder in Springfield has been identified.
Front Storms Area, Brings End to Heat
Temperatures cool in time for the start of Fall on Tuesday.
