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Forrest City, AR · St. Francis County

Mold Inspection Forrest City, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Forrest City homes

Water nearby: St. Francis River and L'Anguille River (popular fishing streams); St. Francis River Bridge east of the city (1933).

Flood history: The Flood of 1927 inundated much of the area, and the Red Cross camp on Forrest City's high ground was the state's largest, serving 15,000 refugees; The city was again a refugee camp in the Flood of 1937.

Setting: Western slope of Crowley's Ridge near the center of St. Francis County.

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 Forrest City

Housing: Several structures on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Rush-Gates Home, the site of the St. Francis County Museum.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (close-up)
Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (close-up)
Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (wider view)
Faint horizontal water-line stain on a lower wall (wider view)
Warped hardwood floor boards (close-up)
Warped hardwood floor boards (close-up)
Warped hardwood floor boards (wider view)
Warped hardwood floor boards (wider view)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (close-up)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (close-up)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (wider view)
Musty closet with stained baseboards (wider view)
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Questions

Common questions.

Did the 1927 flood reach Forrest City?
The Flood of 1927 inundated much of the surrounding area, but a Red Cross camp on the high ground at Forrest City served 15,000 refugees, the largest in the state. The city served as an important Red Cross refugee camp again during the Flood of 1937.
Which rivers are near Forrest City?
The L'Anguille and St. Francis rivers are popular fishing streams, and many Native American artifacts have been found along the St. Francis River. The St. Francis River Bridge east of Forrest City was completed September 4, 1933. Village Creek State Park is among the recreational attractions in the area.
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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