PULASKI Co., Ark. (KTHV) - With rain on the way, there’s one neighborhood in Pulaski County where homeowners are hoping it doesn't mean another flood event.
The Dick Jeter community is near North Little Rock. Homeowners there claim flooding is an ongoing problem. They have experienced three significant floods within the past nine years.
The most recent was a month ago when water took 12 days to recede.
“We’re just trying to make life livable here," said Evelyn Johnson
Homes in the hundred-year-old Dick Jeter community stay in the family.
"My father bought this property in 1902,” said Johnson
The looming cloud over the neighbors is fear of too much rain.
“We are not just screaming because we can scream. We need help," said Johnson
A month ago, rain water sat, leaving Johnson trapped in her home.
"Twelve days. I couldn't get out to church where I’m a musician and they had to do without music that day,” said Johnson
Water has already started filling the ditches and, with more rain coming, they want a solution.
Pulaski County officials claim there isn't a feasible solution. They don't know why flooding seems to be getting worse, but tell us when an area is this low lying, 6 to 12 feet lower than the Arkansas River, there’s not much they can do.
“We are so helpless. We’re just helpless,” said Johnson.
After we called county officials, they sent a road crew to see if they can clear out some of the ditches.