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Only a dozen of Arkansas' 75 counties have burn bans left in effect after the remnants of Hurricane Isaac dumped rain on parts of the state.

Entergy Arkansas says power has been restored to most people who lost electricity after the remnants of Hurricane Isaac blew through the state.

A tornado warning was issued as severe thunderstorms moved through eastern Arkansas, but authorities say there have been no immediate reports of injury or damage.

Here is a list of some rainfall totals in association with Isaac sorted by State

Isaac gives Arkansas a good soaking, with flooding in some spots

More than 8 inches of rain caused widespread flooding throughout Jefferson County Friday leaving unsafe roads and stranded drivers. The Office of Emergency Management reports that about 20 homes were flooded.

As Tropical Depression Isaac makes its way out of the state, it leaves behind flooding and power outages.

The city of Bryant is giving away free sandbags to help families as Isaac moves through Arkansas but the demand is so high it's having a hard time keeping up with the supply.

Vilonia High took on Sylvan Hills Thursday night and the rain did not faze supporters, despite the schedule change. Earlier this week, school leader changed game times, hoping to beat the expected bad weather on Friday.

Little Rock Public Works crews spent Thursday dealing with the downed trees in the road and water puddling in the streets.

Ropes, saws, hardhats, and suits.Those are just a few of the items you'll find in these bags, now equipment for the Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency.

The engines are revved up and ready to go. Little Rock firefighters showed us one of the swift boats that will go out to make rescues.

Tropical Depression Isaac arrived in Arkansas on Thursday with hail and tree-toppling winds, a precursor to a forecast of flooding as the storm sloshes across the state.

Faulkner County has given residents thousands of sandbags for free over the past couple of days in preparation for Isaac.

There's a run on sandbags in Faulkner County. So much so, the demand caused traffic problems earlier today.

Tropical Storm Isaac was downgraded to a tropical depression Thursday afternoon as it approaches Arkansas

Gov. Mike Beebe says emergency crews around the state remain on standby to help with any damage as Isaac swirls over Arkansas.

Entergy Arkansas says thousands of its customers are without electricity because of Isaac.

Arkansas farmers raced to bring in as much of their corn and rice as they could ahead of Isaac's wind and rain reaching the state.

Businesses in flood-prone downtown Hot Springs are piling up sandbags in anticipation of Isaac's heavy rains.

Wind and rain from Isaac have arrived in Arkansas and trees are down in the far southeast corner of the state.

It's hours before Isaac heads north to us, and the Roys say they have a lot to do before he shows up.

Isaac is on track to make landfall tonight along the Louisiana Coast. Heavy rain potential for Arkansas as it moves farther North

The National Hurricane Center downgraded Isaac from a hurricane to a tropical storm Wednesday afternoon as of 2 PM

Isaac likely to strengthen, greater risk to Gulf Coast and flood potential for Arkansas

Hurricane Isaac will weaken after landfall, but heavy rainfall will continue to spread North over the next few days. There are some lingering questions though about how much rain we might get in Central Arkansas

Hurricane Isaac sidestepped New Orleans on Wednesday, sending the worst of its howling wind and heavy rain into a cluster of rural fishing villages that had few defenses against the slow-moving storm that could bring days of unending rain.

Tropical Storm Isaac slowed down and weakened Wednesday but still posed a potential flooding threat to Arkansas, where emergency officials were on alert to respond to any problems and some people were canceling travel plans for the upcoming holiday weekend.

Airmen moved 35 Air Force CV-22 airplanes from Hurlburt Field in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Lttle Rock Air Force Base in preparation of Isaac.

Isaac is moving inland across Louisiana, forecast track takes the storm into Arkansas next

Crews are on standby for when the power goes out, so people might also want to make sure to have a few tools and supplies on hand to get through the storm.

Weather, trees, and people don't always mix. With a drought already here in Central Arkansas and potential severe weather from Hurricane Isaac on the way, cutting down dead trees may not be a bad idea.

A big cleanup for an unwanted visitor on the way. His name is Isaac.

Tropical Storm Isaac is weakening as it approaches Arkansas today. Despite it's weaker phase, flooding rain, brief tornadoes and gusty winds are still possible.