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Hail and heavy rain flood intermediate school; district estimates about $2 million in roof and vehicle damage
Summary
A hailstorm followed by heavy rain flooded Siloam Springs Intermediate School in mid-May, damaging roofs and district vehicles. District staff said the estimated repair cost across affected facilities is about $2 million and that insurance will be pursued; payments may lag months.
District staff reported significant storm damage to the intermediate school and several district vehicles after a hail event followed by heavy rain on May 18. The superintendent said the intermediate'school building took "major damage," with standing water reported the next morning; facilities staff expect a total redo at the intermediate and repairs at another building of about 10,000 square feet.
The district estimated combined repairs and roof work at roughly $2,000,000 and said the facilities-insurance claim will cover work subject to deductible and policy terms. The…
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