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Dierks is a city in Howard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 916 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,133 in 2010. == History == Dierks was formerly known as "Hardscrabble.” It was changed to "Dierks" after Hans Dierks, the oldest of four brothers who owned the Dierks Lumber and Coal Company. In 2007, Dierks celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding. === 2009 tornado === Severe thunderstorms that moved through southwest Arkansas on April 9, 2009, produced an EF3 tornado that destroyed the city's water treatment plant. A training technician from the Arkansas Rural Water Association helped the utility operators establish a temporary connection to the neighboring Nashville Rural Water System until the National Guard could deliver a pair of portable water purification systems. The Boy Scouts of America helped distribute water to families. === 2019 Flood === Flash flooding in July 2019 provided Dierks with 17 inches of rain in less than 24 hours causing extensive flooding and damage to many local residents’ houses, businesses, and personal property. No injuries or deaths were reported. === 2024 Wildfire === On October 29, 2024, a semi-truck trailer dragging chains along Highway 278 created sparks igniting a grass fire that spread rapidly.