North Jonesboro flooding and North Main detention pond
Jonesboro
Summary
The neighborhood west of North Main Street and north of Lost Creek deals with recurring flooding. The city is seeking FEMA money to build a regional detention pond — a first step Council Member John Street says will need more than one pond to really fix.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
If awarded, the feds would cover about $303,750 of the $405,000 project, leaving the city roughly $101,250 — and any spending still has to come back to the council.
Residents and property owners in the flood-prone North Main Street area.
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