JONESBORO, Ark. A tornado struck Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday afternoon, flattening buildings and overturning vehicles, CNN affiliate KAIT reported. State emergency officials also said a house in Evening Shade received damage, while trees were down throughout Sharp County. Multiple power poles were down across MLK Blvd. Again, the severe risk is low. There are no confirmed fatalities, but the damage is extensive. With the declaration, the president authorized the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts with state and local officials. The tornado injured at least six people as it rolled through Jonesboro, Arkansas on March 28. Officials said Sunday that an eighth tornado was also discovered in Woodruff County. In the Goobertown community, several homes in the Pepper Tree subdivision were damaged by a possible tornado. This video from Lake City, Arkansas where a tornado did significant damage. The tornado developed quickly in Arkansas and looks to have caused considerable damage Initial look seems to be soybean took a bigger hit more field wide damage. Police spotted a floating casino that came unmoored and hit a bridge. After a few minutes passed, the family went outside to see the damage. JONESBORO, Ark- After the march 28th Jonesboro tornado, the mall at turtle creek looked unsalvageable, but that’s not the case. ... Jonesboro, AR 72401 Phone: 870-932-1052 Rankings & Awards. The incident happened at about 5.00 pm local time, and flattened a number of houses as well as damaging businesses, destroying cars, and derailing a train. A tornado tore through nearly 20 miles of the city of Jonesboro, Ark., on Saturday evening, severely damaging multiple properties and injuring at least 22 people, according to local news reports. JONESBORO, Ark. John Bel Edwards ordered Lake Charles residents to shelter in place and turn off air conditions after an apparent chemical fire. No injuries were reported. God IS going to take the MESSY and make it BEAUTIFUL! As of right now, we have identified seven tornadoes. Craighead Electric reported as of 11:15 p.m. that there were about 450 customers without power. There was no word on any injuries. 5:20 PM-Here is a look at the tornado that intensified and moved through Jonesboro, AR this evening around 5 PM. “You look at these buildings and the destruction, but God wants to take that mess and He wants to make it beautiful,” he said. Cotton is also leaning but no major boll shed. Power was out in sections of the city, which affects the city’s traffic lights. This house can be replaced, the contents inside can be replaced.”. (KAIT) - The remnants of Laura took a toll on Northeast Arkansas Thursday night, spawning destructive tornadoes. It’s just a building. It was an EF0. Hurricane Laura was so powerful that it pushed the Mighty Mississippi backwards. The family was able to walk away with no injuries. A tornado watch had been posted for much of eastern Arkansas … The church was hit by a tornado in 1984, according to Pastor Steve. pic.twitter.com/rQxqvmKW6A. The roof is ripped off in some places. — People in Jonesboro are trying to salvage what they can after an EF-3 tornado brought 140 mile per hour winds to northeast Arkansas on … August 25, 2020 at 9:47 AM CDT - Updated August 30 at 5:35 PM, Complete KFVS12, Heartland’s CW and Grit schedules, declared a state of emergency for Arkansas, Lake Charles bearing the brunt of the damage, First death of Hurricane Zeta reported in New Orleans, Hurricane Laura caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards. Rice damage seems to be isolated to areas of heavy weed pressure and corners of fields. We’re God’s people and He protected us,” Pastor Steve Hinkle said. Laura’s powerful gusts blew out windows in tall buildings and tossed around glass and debris. “We could feel the shaking, we heard the tornado. By Region 8 Newsdesk | July 22, 2020 at 11:45 AM CDT - Updated July 24 at 9:15 PM JONESBORO, Ark. A massive tornado struck the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday ar around 5 p.m local time, which left a … In Jonesboro rescue crews also responded to the 1900 block of Duncan Road Thursday evening due to a tree on top of a mobile home, with someone inside. “She turns the corner from the parsonage and she just started crying because she saw … well basically God protected us and our family.”. Wind damage to a home and carport in Woodruff County. (WMC) - The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-3 tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas with winds up to 140 … By Leisha S. D'Angelo on March 28, 2020 Jonesboro, Arkansas was hit by a powerful tornado on Saturday afternoon at around 5 p.m., destroying buildings, and overturning vehicles. #tnwx #mswx #mowx #arwx #midsouthwx pic.twitter.com/pIYfHXAuJu. The tornado was the deadliest tornado of a large late-April tornado outbreak that ravaged across the South and Midwest.The tornado killed 58 people, making it the deadliest tornado in Arkansas history, and injured 438 others. “We could feel the shaking, we heard the tornado. kait8.com - 56 tornadoes touched down in the state between Jan. 21-22, 1999 JONESBORO, Ark. Several homes and the Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City were damaged by Laura as the storm made its way through the state. Highway 91 in the Egypt area was also closed off to traffic due to downed trees and power lines, according to Jonesboro E-911 Director Jeff Presley. Winds will be 15-25 mph with gusts from 40-45 mph, some could be higher. Demonstrators in Russia braved extreme cold, police brutality and mass arrests, calling for the release of the opposition leader, who was detained last week shortly after returning to the country. Campbell said, “It really hasn’t sunk in yet honestly. On that date, 56 tornadoes touched down. On Saturday, March 28, a powerful storm whipped through the Northeast Arkansas city of Jonesboro, producing a large tornado that damaged hundreds of homes and businesses and injured 22 people. Area counties without power late Thursday included with nearly 2,300 customers in Independence County, 1,500 customers in Woodruff County and 1,200 customers in White County. At least 22 people were injured and numerous buildings destroyed or damaged after a large tornado ripped through the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Above: This photo from the Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro, Arkansas, from Sunday, March 29, 2020, shows severe damage inflicted by a tornado late Saturday, March 28. as the tornado moved through residential areas northeast of the airport, it caused ef2 to isolated ef3 damage to homes. All 8 tornadoes so far from Laura in Arkansas have been in Region 8. Rain will be biggest delay so far. Craighead Electric reported as of 11:15 p.m. that there were about 450 customers without power. #tnwx #mswx #mowx #arwx #midsouthwx pic.twitter.com/pIYfHXAuJu. (KAIT) - Twenty-two years ago on Jan. 21-22, Arkansas saw its largest … Also, the city of Hickory Ridge had damage to several city buildings. Initial look seems to be soybean took a bigger hit more field wide damage. Entergy Arkansas reported nearly 41,000 customers were without power as of 11:20 p.m. Thursday. Friday morning, as the storm made its trek northward out of the state, it left thousands of people across Arkansas without electricity. Katie Calaway surveys the damage to her office after a tornado touched down Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Jonesboro, Ark. Entergy Arkansas reported nearly 41,000 customers were without power as of 11:20 p.m. Thursday. Gov. Rice damage seems to be isolated to areas of heavy weed pressure and corners of fields. A lot of destruction here at a neighborhood on County Road 964 in Brookland. Tornado flattens buildings, injures 6 people in Jonesboro, Arkansas CNN (CNN) — Six people were injured when a tornado ripped through Jonesboro, … Sunday services have not been set yet, but Pastor Steve said they will gather for worship one way or another. — A reported tornado tore part of the roof from a rural church in northeastern Arkansas … Emergency personnel in New Orleans are reporting what appears to be the first death linked to Hurricane Zeta. Downed power lines were reported in Lawrence and Woodruff counties, while at one house in Randolph County received damage. All rights reserved. This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2020.Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Eastern India, but can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions.Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly … JONESBORO, Ark. 5:20 PM-Here is a look at the tornado that intensified and moved through Jonesboro, AR this evening around 5 PM. According to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, there were reports of damage throughout Region 8. A tornado tore through nearly 20 miles of the city of Jonesboro, Ark., on Saturday evening, severely damaging multiple properties and injuring at least 22 people, according to local news reports. A lot of destruction here at a neighborhood on County Road 964 in Brookland. Jonesboro, Arkansas, located in the northeastern corner of the state took the worst of it, suffering a direct hit from an EF3 tornado. It was an EF0. Since the tornado, millions of dollars in repairs have taken place inside the building with one store re-opening tomorrow. A broadcast tower over 300 feet tall was toppled by the winds from Hurricane Laura as the Category 4 storm made landfall in southwest Louisiana during the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 26. #Laura ‘s remnants spinning out tornado warnings in western Tennessee this morning! NWS officials with the Memphis office also said Friday there was a report of at least seven other tornadoes in the area during Thursday’s storms. Only weak tornadoes touched down in the moderate risk area, though a few strong tornadoes occurred elsewhere. March 28, 2020; A tornado cut through the heart of Jonesboro, Ark., on Saturday evening, leaving 22 people with minor injuries and damaging a mall, local business and an … The Associated Press. Rice has hot spots some fields showing damage. (KAIT) - The remnants of Laura took a toll … Everybody’s been amazing, and I can’t thank them enough,” Campbell said. The tornado injured at least six people as it rolled through Jonesboro, Arkansas on March 28. By Associated Press , Wire Service Content Nov. 16, 2020 Again, the severe risk is low. The church’s steeple, children’s playset, the Family Life Center, the pavilion, and clothes closet – all gone. JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The remnants of Laura took a toll on Northeast Arkansas Thursday night, spawning destructive tornadoes. Severe damage was reported to structures and vehicles on the city's east side. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning at 4:47 p.m. for Jonesboro, offering 13 to 14 minutes of lead time. JONESBORO, Ark. More to come. (WMC) - The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-3 tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas with winds up to 140 … Scary, but it happened so quick it was almost surreal,” he said. August 6-10, 2020 (pockets of heavy rain/heating up) August 11-14, 2020 (flooding rain/isolated severe storms) August 16-20, 2020 (becoming mild and dry) August 26-28, 2020 (wind damage/tornadoes/flooding with Laura) August 29-31, 2020 (very hot/severe storms/flooding rain) Laura’s powerful gusts blew out windows in tall buildings and tossed around glass and debris. @NWSMemphis continues to monitor this storm as … The family life center is down. (Quentin Winstine/Jonesboro … There was property damage in Cleburne County, while downed trees were reported in Cross County. The church’s steeple, children’s playset, the Family Life Center, the pavilion, and clothes closet – all gone. ), thoughts and well wishes go to people like fellow storm chaser Dr. Bill Hark in … pic.twitter.com/fEyvc3f5G8, Via law enforcement, trees down on AR 306 10 miles west of Colt near the Pine Tree Research Farm. Video: @Region8News pic.twitter.com/NkNt9wTUmJ. Soybeans have a lean to them some that were 4’ tall are around 2’ tall now. A frame from an Arkansas Department of Transportation camera appears to show a tornado moving through Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 28, 2020. the tornado quickly intensified and caused ef2 damage near the intersection of caraway rd. A few homes were also damaged in Jackson County. Friday should bring 1-2″ of rain with the southeastern part of Region 8 receiving closer to 3″. A tornado tore through a small city in Arkansas on Saturday evening, ripping roofs off buildings, flipping cars and prompting a curfew for residents. JONESBORO, Ark. NWS officials say a house had major roof damage, with most of the walls still standing. We’re God’s people and He protected us,” Pastor Steve Hinkle said. The family was able to walk away with no injuries. In the Goobertown community, several homes in the Pepper Tree subdivision were damaged by a possible tornado. By Region 8 Newsdesk | August 25, 2020 at 9:47 AM CDT - Updated August 30 at 5:35 PM JONESBORO, Ark. “Right now, Dillard’s is … Luckily there were no injuries, and the church posted Friday morning on their Facebook page about the damage. August 6-10, 2020 (pockets of heavy rain/heating up) August 11-14, 2020 (flooding rain/isolated severe storms) August 16-20, 2020 (becoming mild and dry) August 26-28, 2020 (wind damage/tornadoes/flooding with Laura) August 29-31, 2020 (very hot/severe storms/flooding rain) Several homes and the Refuge Baptist Church in Lake City were damaged by Laura as the storm made its way through the state. #arwx, Ricky Morales with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. The tornado did major damage at the Mall at Turtle Creek and Jonesboro Municipal Airport. As the storm closed in on the Natural State Thursday, President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Arkansas. The family life center is down. Late Friday, the National Weather Service said a survey crew from its Little Rock office found tornado damage consistent with a EF-2 rating west/southwest of Maynard. Soybeans have a lean to them some that were 4’ tall are around 2’ tall now. — People in Jonesboro are trying to salvage what they can after an EF-3 tornado brought 140 mile per hour winds to northeast Arkansas on … The Associated Press. The Latest on Laura: JONESBORO, Ark. Video: @Region8News pic.twitter.com/NkNt9wTUmJ. RELATED: Tornado … 5:20 PM-Here is a look at the tornado that intensified and moved through Jonesboro, AR this evening around 5 PM. @NWSMemphis continues to monitor this storm as … The National Weather Service also reported power lines and a power pole down at Martin Luther King Jr. and I-555, while power lines were down at Nettleton, Matthews, and Airport Road. He, his wife, and son live in the church’s parsonage. Also, the city of Hickory Ridge had damage to several city buildings. Mayor Harold Perrin and other local officials said there were no … “She turns the corner from the parsonage and she just started crying because she saw … well basically God protected us and our family.”. Everybody’s been amazing, and I can’t thank them enough,” Campbell said. Within minutes after the damage, the community was rushing to their aid, “We had 20 or 30 people pitching in trying to get things out of the house, trying to save pictures, just doing everything that could. This house can be replaced, the contents inside can be replaced.”. The twister slammed into Jonesboro, about two hours north of Little Rock, around 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, which tweeted a video of the storm as it intensified. A tornado tore through Jonesboro, Arkansas, leaving loads of property damage and at least six people injured.. Alabama Gov. All 8 tornadoes so far from Laura in Arkansas have been in Region 8. An 8th tornado from Laura was found in Woodruff County north of McCrory. An EF-1 averages winds 86–110 m.p.h. March 28, 2020; A tornado cut through the heart of Jonesboro, Ark., on Saturday evening, leaving 22 people with minor injuries and damaging a mall, local business and an … the tornado began weakening after it crossed highway 49 northeast of jonesboro, with the final damage observed to the northeast of brookland. The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued 48 tornado warnings that day alone. There was no word on any injuries. Transformers were also blown, with power lines down in Sedgwick, the National Weather Service said. John Bel Edwards ordered Lake Charles residents to shelter in place and turn off air conditions after an apparent chemical fire. I’m just happy everyone is safe and accounted for and nobody got hurt. pic.twitter.com/fEyvc3f5G8, Via law enforcement, trees down on AR 306 10 miles west of Colt near the Pine Tree Research Farm. God IS going to take the MESSY and make it BEAUTIFUL! On a Saturday in which an outbreak of severe weather was predicted for the Midwest, a violent tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Ark., causing extensive damage. (KAIT) - Months after a tornado ripped through the … Here is preliminary Tornado information for the Mid-South from TD Laura. JONESBORO, Ark. pic.twitter.com/rQxqvmKW6A. @NWSMemphis continues to … It will continually be updated as needed. Late Friday, the National Weather Service said a survey crew from its Little Rock office found tornado damage consistent with a EF-2 rating west/southwest of Maynard. Copyright 2020 KAIT. Here is preliminary Tornado information for the Mid-South from TD Laura. Jonesboro Tornado March 28, 2020 Gallery of images by myself, Quentin Winstine, for The Jonesboro Sun covering the tornado that touched down in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on March 28, 2020, and the ongoing recovery. Officials said there were no fatalities caused by the storm. Winds will be 15-25 mph with gusts from 40-45 mph, some could be higher. @Region8News #Arkansas #arkansasnews #HurricaneLaura pic.twitter.com/QzKi4OTBPn. (KAIT) - Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin has issued a citywide curfew for 7 p.m. after a tornado tour through the Craighead County town, damaging multiple businesses and homes. Friday should bring 1-2″ of rain with the southeastern part of Region 8 receiving closer to 3″. Early estimates suggest this could have been an EF-3 tornado or greater. This video from Lake City, Arkansas where a tornado did significant damage. At last report in Louisiana, at least 4 people had died, with Lake Charles bearing the brunt of the damage. #Laura ‘s remnants spinning out tornado warnings in western Tennessee this morning! A wind gust of 74mph was clocked at Jonesboro Municipal Airport at 5.05pm as the tornado moved through the area. Gov. We love you, Pastor Steve & Suzette. We love you, Pastor Steve & Suzette. “What breaks my heart the most is the congregants that are going through this a second time, seeing them cry last night and those who are pulling in this morning and looking at it. Area counties without power late Thursday included with nearly 2,300 customers in Independence County, 1,500 customers in Woodruff County and 1,200 customers in White County. What is left of Hurricane Laura will move over northeast Arkansas and into Southeast Missouri by Friday afternoon. As of right now, we have identified seven tornadoes. Like much of the rest of the world, Jonesboro is working to fight the spread of COVID-19. An EF3 tornado struck Jonesboro, Arkansas, Saturday evening. Surveyors have found damage at hundreds of homes following Saturday's tornado in Jonesboro. Campbell said, “It really hasn’t sunk in yet honestly. says a shop and a couple of homes have sustained damage from tonight’s storms @Region8News. Jonesboro’s reputation in the 1970s was that it was a tornado target, but four decades of near-misses and minor scrapes had weakened that perception. Several trees and power poles were downed by high winds, which also was the main worry of farmers. A large tornado touched down in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on March 28, 2020, at around 5 p.m. local time. A downed power pole also caught on fire in Sharp County, but authorities were able to extinguish the fire. A few homes were also damaged in Jackson County. Twitter Map of the Jonesboro tornado in Arkansas on March 28, 2020. More information will become available over the next few days. Homeowner Blake Campbell told Region 8 News they were just able to make it to the basement before the side and back of the house were severely damaged. They took shelter in their bathroom as the possible tornado passed over their house. The pastor does live next door to The Refuge Baptist Church and they confirmed everyone is safe. Corn damage has been sporadic some fields appear perfectly fine and some have minor to moderate damage. @NWSMemphis continues to monitor this storm as … What is left of Hurricane Laura will move over northeast Arkansas and into Southeast Missouri by Friday afternoon. Corn damage has been sporadic some fields appear perfectly fine and some have minor to moderate damage. Overall minor damage. Slideshow continues on the next slide NWS officials say a house had major roof damage, with most of the walls still standing. They had whittled that number down to 5 by 6:30 a.m. Friday. Based on the video shared online and pictures of the damage posted on Twitter, it … The twister slammed into Jonesboro, about two hours north of Little Rock, around 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, which tweeted a video of the storm as it intensified. Most of the tornadoes … He, his wife, and son live in the church’s parsonage. The church was hit by a tornado in 1984, according to Pastor Steve. The Jonesboro, Arkansas tornado on March 28, 2020: A subtle and difficult forecast setting. 5:20 PM-Here is a look at the tornado that intensified and moved through Jonesboro, AR this evening around 5 PM. The Latest on Laura: JONESBORO, Ark. Other homes in the subdivision did sustain damage as well. Scary, but it happened so quick it was almost surreal,” he said. An 8th tornado from Laura was found in Woodruff County north of McCrory. State emergency officials also said a house in Evening Shade received damage, while trees were down throughout Sharp County. The Jonesboro Public Safety Council Committee met Tuesday and pushed the condemnation of a building damaged by the March 28 tornado to the full council. A Church van is under debris. Homeowner Blake Campbell told Region 8 News they were just able to make it to the basement before the side and back of the house were severely damaged. By Region 8 Newsdesk Rain will be biggest delay so far. According to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, there were reports of damage throughout Region 8. “You look at these buildings and the destruction, but God wants to take that mess and He wants to make it beautiful,” he said. Copyright 2020 KAIT. Volunteers from the Heartland are doing their part to help hurricane victims in Louisiana,while facing the added challenges brought by the pandemic. A vehicle is flipped on its roof amongst other debris after a tornado touches down on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the Jonesboro Municipal Airport. Rice has hot spots some fields showing damage. and race st. the tornado weakened slightly, but produced ef2 damage again at the mall at turtle creek. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. They had whittled that number down to 5 by 6:30 a.m. Friday. 472 CR 766Jonesboro, AR 72401(870) 931-8888. After a few minutes passed, the family went outside to see the damage. — A reported tornado tore part of the roof from a rural church in northeastern Arkansas as the remnants of … Please find necessary information on this page to help with relief efforts. 87/87 SLIDES ‘Like a bomb struck’ The damaged remains of a vehicle lie in a parking lot in front of a damaged Ashley Homestore after a tornado touches down on Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Jonesboro. As Covid-19 keeps expanding throughout the U.S. (we all need to keep following social distancing guidelines! (CNN) A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas, injuring 22 people and leaving a trail of flattened homes and buildings. March 29, 2020 at 3:01 p.m. UTC. Other homes in the subdivision did sustain damage as well. ... 472 CR 766 Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 931-8888 . Within minutes after the damage, the community was rushing to their aid, “We had 20 or 30 people pitching in trying to get things out of the house, trying to save pictures, just doing everything that could. A large tornado touched down in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on March 28, 2020, at around 5 p.m. local time. The remains of a vehicle lie in a parking lot in front of a damaged Ashley HomeStore after a tornado stuck Saturday in Jonesboro, Ark. Tornado warnings were issued just after 8 p.m. Wednesday night for these areas as the storm moved through. Luckily there were no injuries, and the church posted Friday morning on their Facebook page about the damage. pic.twitter.com/f0qs2mmvEM, Corn damage is minor most snap is above the the ear. ... August 28, 2020. Cotton is also leaning but no major boll shed. 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