Montgomery County, Garland's nearest neighbor to the west suffered disastrous flooding earlier this morning. At this time there are 19 confirmed dead and only 1 still missing.
Overnight an estimated 300 people were at the Albert Pike Campground in Montgomery County. At 1:35 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the area. In a little over an hour the water was up eight feet and continuing to rise. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
The Caddo River and the Little Missouri River crested far above flood stage and have devastated the area. Roads, bridges, homes and vehicles have been washed away.
In Arkansas, the only morgue is in Little Rock. Refrigerator trucks have been sent to Montgomery area to transport the dead to Little Rock.
Surrounding counties' law enforcement rescue teams are involved in the effort to find the 36 people that are still reported as missing.
Garland County's Mounted Patrol unit has been sent to assist. According to Lt. James Martin, "At this point we have no timeline on how long they will be available."
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