Powhatan, AR · Lawrence County

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Why moisture builds up in Powhatan homes

On the Black River, which flooded every spring.

Water nearby: Black River; A ferry crossed it until about 1935.

Setting: On the west bank of the Black River at an elevation of 285 feet.

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 Powhatan

Housing: An 1888 courthouse (listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970) and an 1873 limestone jail (listed in 1989) within Powhatan Historic State Park, with other restored buildings.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

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

Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a flashlight beam

Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a work light

Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a flashlight beam

Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a work light

Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a flashlight beam

Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a work light

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Questions

Common questions.

Does the Black River flood near Powhatan?

Yes. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says the Black River flooded regularly each spring, cutting off residents on the far side of the river.

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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