Fayetteville, AR · Washington County

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Why moisture builds up in Fayetteville homes

Water nearby: Niokaska Creek runs through Gulley Park, and Tanglewood Branch has an access point at Lower Ramble, both in Fayetteville. Tanglewood Branch drains by way of Town Branch to the West Fork of the White River.

Flood history: The National Weather Service reported widespread flash flooding on April 25-26, 2017, especially in the Fayetteville area.

Setting: Fayetteville lies at the edge of the Boston Mountains, and erosion has exposed Mississippian limestone of the Springfield Plateau around the city.

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.

Housing age and hidden moisture in Fayetteville

Housing: The Wilson Park Historic District has homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with American Foursquare among its styles.

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.

Who were the first settlers?

The McGarrah family settled near a spring around 1828. The state encyclopedia calls them the first settlers in Fayetteville.

Did Fayetteville flood in April 2017?

Yes. The National Weather Service reported widespread flash flooding in the Fayetteville area on April 25-26, 2017.

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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