President Donald Trump approved Gov. Sarah Sanders request for assistance with the state response to storms, tornadoes and flooding that began April 2.

After several days of torrential rainfall and severe storms across the Natural State, several rivers across Arkansas are now swollen and in some cases nearing or exceeding flood stage.

The request was made to assist Arkansas with response to storms ... Heavy rainfall is causing flooding along Buffalo River, Spring River, Little Red River, Cache River, Black River, Saline ...

Little Red River, Cache River, Black River, Saline River, Ouachita River, Eleven Point River, Mississippi River, Petit Jean River, Little River, and White River. Arkansas will receive Category B ...

After last night's rainfall, Arkansas is already experiencing flooding. Areas of concern include the Buffalo River, Spring River, Little Red River, Cache River, Black River, Saline River ...