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Mold Inspection Pocahontas, AR.

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Why moisture builds up in Pocahontas homes

A Black River town with levee failures in the 2011 and 2017 floods and a record 29.0-foot crest on May 2, 2017.

Water nearby: Black River; At the turn of the century, 43 steamboat paddlewheels navigated it.

Setting: Elevation of about 300 feet, where alluvial Delta bottom joins the Ozark foothills on the Black River.

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 Pocahontas

Housing: The town has a commercial historic district, and the present Randolph County courthouse was built in 1940.

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, newer home
Dehumidifier running in a basement, older 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, newer home
Clear plastic sealed crawlspace with a white liner, older 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, newer home
Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, older home
Sump pit with a pump in a basement corner, older home
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Questions

Common questions.

Did Pocahontas flood in 2017?
Yes. Heavy rain in late April and early May 2017 led to a mandatory evacuation of the eastern part of the city on May 2, when the Black River reached a record crest of 29.0 feet at Pocahontas.
What is Pocahontas known for historically?
It was a Black River steamboat town, with 43 steamboat paddlewheels on the river at the turn of the century. Brown Shoe Company became the largest employer in 1944 and stopped production in November 1995.
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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