Dell, AR · Mississippi County

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Why moisture builds up in Dell homes

Pemiscot Bayou runs into the Little River near Dell, Big Lake lies to the west, and the 1927 flood surrounded the town.

Flood history: The 1927 flood hit Dell hard; The town was surrounded by water and the Red Cross aided 1,091 refugees on the high ground where Dell was built.

Setting: Swampy, forested land when Arkansas became a state.

Arkansas summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Little Rock 50.4 inches. Warm, damp air is what lets mold take hold in attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

Dehumidifier running in a basement, newer home

Dehumidifier running in a basement, older home

Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, newer home

Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, older home

Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, newer home

Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, older home

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Questions

Common questions.

What happened in Dell during the 1927 flood?

The 1927 flood hit Dell hard. Some levees failed while others held, floodwater was trapped on protected land, and the American Red Cross aided 1,091 refugees on the high ground where Dell had been built.

Why is mold such a concern in Arkansas homes?

Arkansas has hot, humid summers. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put Little Rock's average yearly precipitation at about 50 inches and its July average temperature at about 81 F. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Warm, damp air is why moisture problems show up in Arkansas attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

Why do crawlspaces matter in Arkansas houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil, and that soil moisture raises the humidity in the air above it. Arkansas summers are humid, so crawlspace moisture is a common thing buyers ask about. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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