Fitness equipment sticks through a pile of rubble Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. A heavily damaged small aircraft sits on the airfield Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Ark. Generally, state tornado numbers were assigned in the order the tornado occurred, but that is not always the case. His home and his mother-in-law's home were both destroyed in Saturday night's tornado. For many people in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a small city 70 miles northwest of Memphis, the results of a tornado that touched ground across five miles of town Saturday seem like a miracle. The expected disaster declaration will open up a state funding stream however, and the city’s grants department is searching for opportunities, Campbell said. Tornado rips through Arkansas 00:28 A tornado moved through Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday. It was an EF0. “But some of it is devastated beyond recognition.”. Pages Other Brand Website News & Media Website WXChasing Videos Tornado damage, Jonesboro, Arkansas David Pratt photographs the damage around his store Sunday, March 29, 2020, on East Nettleton Avenue in Jonesboro, Ark. A group of people help clear debris and salvage items from Pawn Depot after a tornado touched down Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. US Tornadoes: Past 48 Hours. Brian Milligan looks at what remains of his kitchen Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Nathan Drive in Jonesboro, Ark. The late-night storms spawned tornadoes in several states, killing at least four people in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Piles of debris sit in a front yard Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado … A powerful tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Ark., on March 28, leaving damage and multiple injuries in its wake. Tornado Information for Arkansas. ”My subdivision is all wiped out,” York said. 32 homes damaged. Shannon Wewars (right) helps her mother in law, Janie Wewars, carry belongings out to a car Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. The damage here in Poinsett County is surreal after last night’s tornado. 0 01/15/2021 TORNADO ACTIVITY In Arkansas. The short-lived tornado touched down at 11:20 p.m. Friday just south of Frenchman Mountain Road in Pulaski County, about 20 miles north of Little Rock. Wewers’ family is now trying to salvage all that remains of her house. Damage to the The Mall at Turtle Creek after an apparent tornado moved through Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 28, 2020. SPC # - The tornado number as assigned by the SPC. A system of deadly tornadoes ripped through Arkansas and Oklahoma yesterday (April 27), killing at least 17 people and bulldozing trees and houses, authorities said. At least 10 homes on one block were demolished. The 2nd tornado was an EF-2 with winds around 125mph. Search and rescue teams check homes on Elizabeth Lane on Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. There were several other photos and videos posted to social media Wednesday night. It’s just sad.”. On Sunday, a giant strip of corrugated metal was the only thing on the runway. People clean up debris Sunday, March 29, 2020, along Elizabeth Lane in Jonesboro, Ark. A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas on Saturday afternoon, triggering a citywide curfew after powerful winds overturned cars and demolished buildings, according to local NBC affiliate KAIT. Our airport is totaled. Video of wedge tornado with power flashes, increasing toa mile wedge northwest of Dierks, Arkansas in Howard County around 7:15 pm before lifting … The 2nd tornado touched down near Claypool Reservoir travelling just north of Harrisburg causing damage an EF-2, winds ~125mph More details coming soon. As the storms moved through, several FOX13 viewers sent in their photos and videos. Cash is about 17 miles west of Jonesboro. Janie Wewers rushed back Sunday morning to her property — where her SUV had been pushed into the kitchen and a couch was dangling between the ceiling and floor. More: Tornado tears through Jonesboro, Arkansas, destroying mall, businesses. Watch: Tornado slams into Arkansas town 00:54 The Arkansas tornado touched down about 10 miles west of Little Rock at around 7 p.m. and moved northeastward for … Sharbour Ray, of Memphis, helps his friends move things out of their home Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. The municipal airport typically operates at least three commercial flights per day to St. Louis, according to the airport website. By Camille Connor | April 13, 2020 at 6:56 AM CDT - … In northeastern Arkansas, an EF1 tornado injured at least five people in Tyronza. Her sister and extended family were on hand to help York dig out her car, which was coated in insulation that the tornado had ripped from the attic. Darrell Britt gets out of his vehicle to move debris as motorists are directed to drive through the parking lot at The Mall at Turtle Creek after a tornado touched down Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. Like many of his neighbors, Milligan’s family has been sifting through the remnants of their home. Milligan and city officials alike credited the many first responders from around the region who came out in force. The Craighead County Sheriff command center near The Mall at Turtle Creek following a tornado that moved through Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Brian Milligan looks back toward his heavily damaged home after checking on his mother-in-law's home Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Nathan Drive in Jonesboro, Ark. Tornadoes were spotted in Arkansas, Illinois and Iowa as thunderstorms swept through the area Saturday. And though 22 people were hurt, Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott described each of their injuries as “non-life threatening.”. A brief tornado spun up around 7 p.m. Monday on the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line Tim Rollings, 30, was one of them, a firefighter of five years. Several people injured. A small plane lay in the grass nearby with a wing snapped off. Frame the engines all that's left. Tears roll down the cheek of Ann York as she looks at her damaged home while on the phone with her insurance agent Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. But the rest of the house was destroyed,” he said. 0 HAIL REPORTS JANUARY 2021 In Arkansas. LAKE CITY. A line of damaged trees lead to a damaged vehicle Sunday, March 29, 2020, in the parking lot at The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Ark. “It looks like in some places a bomb struck. yesterday. Tornado damage in Eros, Arkansas. The KATV weather team reported that there were tornado warnings for several counties including Logan, Lonoke, Pulaski, and Faulkner counties. Shannon Wewars (left) hands her mother-in-law, Janie Wewers, her purse after finding it under a piece of drywall in the kitchen Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. The Baxter County Sheriff's Office reported trees and power lines down on State Highway 126 and West Road. For the state specific records of multi-state tornadoes, the exit or lift-off point from the state in decimal degrees. A brief tornado spun up around 7 p.m. Monday on the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line Sarah Macaraeg and Max Gersh, Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jonesboro tornado: A 'miracle' and a disaster for residents of Arkansas town. Download the FOX13 Memphis app to receive alerts from breaking news in your neighborhood. This tornado had a width of 1.5 miles, which is second highest in Arkansas since 1950. The home of an Arkansas doctor -- who was quarantined from his family as he worked in a hospital during the coronavirus pandemic -- was reportedly destroyed by a tornado. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. The Mall at Turtle Creek sits exposed Sunday, March 29, 2020, after the facade was ripped off during a tornado in Jonesboro, Ark. Meagen Matuszyk retrieves personal items from the trunk of her vehicle after it was turned on its side at The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Ark., Saturday, March 28, 2020, after a tornado touches down in the area. in Craighead County. “The bathroom they hunkered down in was untouched. Danny Griffen wipes insulation from his sister-in-law, Ann York's, car Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. St. #. At 1256 PM EST, showers were located along a line extending from 6 nm northeast of Shark River Reef to 8 nm southeast of Barnegat Light Reef to Little Egg Inlet, moving southeast at 30 knots. LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Several tornado warned storms with high winds and hail moved through Arkansas Tuesday night. (Arkansas Department of Transportation via Storyful) Arkansas State Police report six motor vehicle crashes along Interstate 30 between the 88 and 83 mile markers. By Khaleda Rahman On 4/9/20 at 4:55 AM EDT. Arkansas State Police and other first responders survey the damage in Jonesboro, Ark., Saturday, March 28, 2020, after a tornado touched down in the area. Sixteen people lost their lives due to the tornado and 193 others were injured. Debris is pushed against homes Sunday, March 29, 2020, near The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Ark. yesterday. Tornadoes destroyed homes in Arkansas and Missouri and also caused damage in Oklahoma as severe storms threatened much of the South over the weekend, officials said. Red Cross is accepting cash donations for Jonesboro residents. “It’s just hard to be at work and respond to other people’s houses when you know your house is destroyed, too,” he said. “Everyone is safe,” he said of his family. Wewers’ son had also been by to help his mom immediately after the storm — before reporting to work to help repair the many power lines the tornado felled around town. He’s also been a homeowner, for seven years, in the residential area hardest hit. 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Authorities said severe thunderstorms were responsible for the deaths of at least three people in eastern Oklahoma. Tornado tears through Jonesboro, Arkansas, destroying mall, businesses. Pictures submitted by viewers showed some minor damage near Ola in the town of Birta. Matuszyk said she was in the Dillard's store in the mall when the tornado passed. Ray was visiting for the weekend when the home was hit by a tornado. “We’re trying to get things packed up and go through things — while we still got daylight hours,” she said. Tornado captured on video south of Siloam Springs. The southern states are often the target areas for tornadoes and tropical storms as they have the perfect climate for a tornado’s formation. Police have blocked off neighborhoods so people do not get injured. His neighborhood was hit by a tornado the previous night. in Craighead County. “Everyone is safe,” he said of his family. “The house can be rebuilt and we all still have our lives.”. Best & Worst Refinance Mortgage Companies of 2021, Seniors Are Getting These Unsold 2020 SUVs For Dirt Cheap, A slam dunk if you need a balance transfer, © Quentin Winstine/The Jonesboro Sun via AP, © Quentin Winstine / The Jonesboro Sun via AP. A car sits on its roof in a ditch Sunday, March 29, 2020, behind The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Ark. A train sits off the tracks Sunday, March 29, 2020, after derailing near the Jonesboro Municipal Airport during the tornado on March 28 in Jonesboro, Ark. log in to manage your profile and account. 0 01/15/2021 HAIL REPORTS In Arkansas. Video shared on social media showed what looked like a tornado on the ground just south of Cash, Ark. But the rest of the house was destroyed,” he said. NE Arkansas Tornadoes ; Harrisburg residents, National Weather Service assess damage left in EF-2 tornado’s wake Claypool Reservoir tornado - an EF-2 - … The National Weather Service reported spotter-confirmed tornadoes near Ola (Yell County) and Pottsville (Pope County). Major storm system brings spring snow A hotline for donations has been set up at 870-935-5562 and the Red Cross is accepting cash donations for Jonesboro residents. A car sits damaged near The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Arkansas, after a tornado ripped through the building on Saturday, March 28, 2020. “They’re needed,” Campbell said. His home and his mother-in-law's home were both destroyed in Saturday night's tornado. But faced with a stronger second wave over recent months, the Nordic nation has tightened measures in a bid to bring infections down. - The state tornado number assigned to the tornado for that specific state for that specific year. © 2021 Cox Media Group. Advertisement A line of powerful thunderstorms packing high winds tore through Arkansas and … A helicopter flies over a damaged structure Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Ark. Businesses on either side of his were heavily damaged or destroyed. A large tornado touched down in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on March 28, 2020, at around 5 p.m. local time. Katie Calaway surveys the damage to her office after a tornado touched down Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Ark. The number of people in a tornado watch area just doubled, with the National Weather Service alerting parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas with a … Yesterday tornadoes killed at least 18 people in three states, including 10 who died in one devastated Arkansas county. The damaged remains of a vehicle lie in a parking lot in front of a damaged Ashley Homestore after a tornado stuck Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. YESTERDAY'S HAIL REPORTS IN Arkansas Click Here to View Yesterday's Hail Reports Nationwide. She’s lived through tornadoes before but never experienced a direct hit until Saturday’s cyclone, which was rated as an EF-3 with max winds of 140 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Many homes were damaged and are still without power. in Craighead County. But the train’s spilled contents were deemed not hazardous late Saturday evening, she said. A large tornado touched down in central Arkansas around 7 p.m. local time northeast of Little Rock, cutting a path of destruction through the cities of Mayflower and Vilonia, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Janie Wewers (left) and her daughter-in-law, Shannon Wewers, retrieve items from Janie's home Sunday, March 29, 2020, after it was hit by a tornado the previous night in Jonesboro, Ark. According to the National Weather Service’s preliminary damage survey, an EF-0 tornado with winds around 65-70mph briefly touched down near Cash, Ark. “I gotta get outta here.”. Jonesboro firefighter Tim Rollings looks at the damage done to his home and his those of his neighbors Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Elizabeth Lane in Jonesboro, Ark. This area saw multiple homes and businesses severely damaged or destroyed. Six tornadoes touched down in Arkansas as a severe weather system moved through the state Saturday, the National Weather Service reported. Generally, state tornado numbers were assigned in the order the tornado … The response is in triage mode now, he said, and help for homeowners will be a little bit down the road. #arwx. Start the day smarter. “It’s horrible,” York said of the neighborhood where she’s lived for years. Janie Wewers looks around her home Sunday, March 29, 2020, after it was hit by a tornado the previous night in Jonesboro, Ark. U.S. Tornado … A week after tornadoes killed 23 people in Alabama, 10 reported twisters touched down in parts of Arkansas and Louisiana Saturday, as severe weather continued to … in Poinsett County. Still, Campbell said the community faces a long road ahead. Tornado warnings were issued just after 8 p.m. Wednesday night for these areas as the storm moved through. But for homeowner Ann York, who spoke while attempting to salvage what she could from a home filled with debris and furniture she’s still paying off, the tornado has been devastating. York couldn’t get through to her insurance company, with phone calls going to an office that’s been closed by the coronavirus crisis. Damage outside the Target in Jonesboro, Arkansas following a tornado that moved through the area on Saturday, March 28, 2020. “They’re needed,” Campbell said. It touched down near Claypool Reservoir just north of Harrisburg in Poinsett County, Ark. — A tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas on Saturday, leaving three people hurt after hitting commercial and residential areas in … As is the case across the country, the average Arkansas tornado since 1950 is very weak (F1.25); there has been only one recorded F5 tornado in the state, on April 10, 1929. High winds and a possible tornado were also reported in Indiana. People survey damage to buildings and airplanes after a tornado Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Ark. The Barnes & Noble story at The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Arkansas, suffered severe damage after a tornado moved through the area on Saturday, March 28 2020. Here’s a look at a still picture from that video. People have been working to salvage what they can from the homes. For many people in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a small city 70 miles northwest of Memphis, the results of a tornado that touched ground across five miles of town Saturday seem like a miracle. Sarah Macaraeg is an award-winning journalist who writes investigations, features and the occasional news story for The Commercial Appeal. What the NWS described as "a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado" roared through parts of Logan County, Arkansas, about 45 miles (72 … According to Census data, the median income in Jonesboro is approximately $44,000 and 20 percent of people live in poverty. 0.00 LARGEST HAIL 01/15/2021 In Arkansas. Brian Milligan, 35, lived with his wife and three kids in a house in the same neighborhood as York and his mother-in-law since 2011. Surging virus leads to new field hospital in N.C. What Fauci has said about the Trump administration, Biden to add South Africa to travel ban: source, Images of an isolation centre for patients with Covid-19 in Nigeria, Reaction to Biden’s decision to revoke permit for Keystone XL pipeline. Tornado Information for Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, AR is a Very High Risk area for tornados. “Everything, all the homes are gone. 0 TORNADOS THIS MONTH In Arkansas. Brian Milligan looks around his home Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Nathan Drive in Jonesboro, Ark. Jonesboro firefighter Tim Rollings enters his home Sunday, March 29, 2020, on Elizabeth Lane in Jonesboro, Ark. But she eventually tracked her agent down through Facebook. According to records, the largest tornado in the Little Rock area was an F4 in 1997 that caused 180 injuries and 5 deaths. A frame from an Arkansas Department of Transportation camera appears to show a tornado moving through Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A tornado struck Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday afternoon, flattening buildings and overturning vehicles, CNN affiliate KAIT reported. pic.twitter.com/N0zOMVk2Xi. “My house is still standing but the ones right next to it are completely gone.”. The tornado … 0 TORNADOS THIS MONTH In Arkansas. “We’ve had five miles right through the heart of our society destroyed,” he said. But those affected must have stayed with loved ones, police spokeswoman Rachel Carmack said, as the shelters went largely unused. The state of Arkansas is not considered as a part of the well known Tornado Alley cluster of the Central United States, but being in the south, it is still susceptible to tropical storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. “The bathroom they hunkered down in was untouched. Seven homes completely destroyed. Janie sheltered in her bathtub during the storm. Transcript for Tornado damage reported in Arkansas This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. The strongest tornado (rated EF2/maximum winds around 120 mph) tracked just over 31 miles from near Siloam Springs to Beaver Lake east of Rogers (Benton County) on October 21st. RELATED: Tornado tears through Arkansas college town, with 6 hurt. Counties in a high risk tornado area include Faulkner County, AR, Pulaski County, AR and Conway County, AR.The largest tornado on record occurred on 03/21/1952, measuring a 4 … Two vehicles sit covered by debris Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. A restaurant on East Nettleton Avenue sits demolished Sunday, March 29, 2020, after a tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Ark., the previous night. People are hurt. Several people were injured in the tornado. Based on the video shared online and pictures of … Shannon Wewers (left) and her mother-in-law, Janie Wewers, look for salvageable belongings Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Janie's home in Jonesboro, Ark. One briefly touched down near Cash, AR an EF-0 winds ~65-70mph. Utility poles lean toward the ground Sunday, March 29, 2020, behind The Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Ark. Libby Hogan reports. Indigenous women protest against Australia Day, Faced with second wave, lockdown shy Sweden tweaks Covid strategy, Biden aides push lawmakers for $1.9 trillion, Clean-up of Thailand's largest shrimp market, where virus cluster found, Mexico's President tests positive for COVID-19, Dutch police detain 240 anti-lockdown protesters, Flower village in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta gears up for Lunar New Year. ARKANSAS.-The National Weather Service in Little Rock has confirmed a tornado touched down Thursday night (3/20/2020) in portions of Boone and Marion Counties in Northwest Arkansas. Damage to The Mall at Turtle Creek following a tornado that moved through Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 28, 2020. A light pole is damaged and draped with debris after a tornado Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Ark. Steve Griffen looks at the damage to the neighborhood Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Jonesboro, Ark. At the 1,000-acre airport site, a handful of small planes were barely distinguishable from piles of torn and twisted metal that were previously aircraft hangars. Arkansas Gov. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Saturday's tornado in Arkansas traveled along a 6.4-mile path, which was around 150 yards at its widest, according to the weather service. The tornado tore through a swathe of town, encompassing the airport and mall in addition to residential areas. “The house can be rebuilt and we all still have our lives.”. A vehicle lies upside down among other debris after a tornado Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Ark. This story has been updated to clarify some of the specifics of the damage. This tornado had a width of 1.5 miles, which is second highest in Arkansas since 1950. Past 48 Hours; Today in History; Specific Zip Code By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. York's home was hit by a tornado the previous night. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. Warren Bales looks with disbelief Sunday, March 29, 2020, as he realizes the merchandise in his store survived the tornado in Jonesboro, Ark. A tornado-warned storm is moving through Arkansas Tuesday, days after tropical storm Laura caused damage across the state. According to the National Weather Service’s preliminary damage survey, an EF-0 tornado with winds around 65-70mph briefly touched down near Cash, Ark. How will President Biden redefine the relationship between the U.S. and Russia? There were no fatalities and no missing persons to report, officials announced after a search and rescue mission was completed Sunday morning. “When you lost your mall and your airport, that’s a pretty good miracle right there,” he said, referring to the limited human toll. All things considered, Campbell thinks the town had a lucky break, although there is much work ahead. Libby Hogan reports. — Aaron Castleberry (@WXAaronJC) August 30, 2020. Weiner is about 22 miles southwest. Overall, the tornado remained on the ground for an hour. Rollings worked non-stop through the evening after the tornado hit and spoke with The CA by phone after he’d returned to the property without sleep. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com The city offered residents overnight shelter and public transit to get there Saturday. “There’s a whole lot to do right now,” he said. At least two tornadoes likely touched down in portions of Central Arkansas Monday evening as a line of strong storms swept through the state. A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas on Saturday afternoon, triggering a citywide curfew after powerful winds overturned cars and demolished buildings, according to local NBC affiliate KAIT. So far, Campbell said, the “outpouring” of support has been “remarkable” — and he encourages it to continue. Wewers sheltered in her bathtub during the storm. Milligan shares in the sentiment of good fortune the damage wasn’t any worse. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Covid relief talks heat up as Biden Administration looks to pass their $1.9 trillion plan, Bruce: President Trump showed Americans that there's hope, Indianapolis mayor describes deadly shooting as "mass murder". JONESBORO, Ark. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. 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