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| Arkansas has had its share of historic events, many of which will be in our memories for years to come. |
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Flood Pictures on June 11, 2010 |
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| Torrential rain fueled the headwaters of the Little Missouri River during the early morning hours of June 11, 2010. The river swelled rapidly, and inundated much of the Albert Pike Recreation Area (Montgomery County). There were 20 fatalities reported. |
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| In the picture: The Little Missouri River mowed down trees as it went from roughly 3 feet to 23 feet in just a few hours. Click to enlarge. |
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| In the picture: The force of water stripped the pavement from this road. Click to enlarge. |
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| In the picture: Parts of the campground were unrecognizable after the water went through, with buildings and signs toppled. Click to enlarge. |
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| In the picture: The water pushed over travel trailers with ease. Click to enlarge. |
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| In the picture: Property damage was extensive, with numerous cabins and vehicles affected. Click to enlarge. |
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| In the picture: Given the debris on the stairs, water almost got into this fish camp (built on stilts) near the river. Click to enlarge. |
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| In the picture: The USGS (United States Geological Survey) visited the site to get a closer look at what happened. Click to enlarge. |
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| In the picture: Media representatives arrived in the nearby town of Langley (Pike County) to cover the tragedy and emergency personnel searched for missing people. Click to enlarge. |
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