JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Twenty-two years ago on Jan. 21-22, Arkansas saw its largest tornado outbreak in history. On that date, 56 tornadoes touched down. The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued 48 tornado warnings that day alone. Most of the tornadoes that formed did so along the Interstate 30 and Highway 67 corridor…
1 year later: Recovery continues after EF2 tornado ripped through DeSoto County
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — The third largest outbreak of tornados on record swept across the south on this morning one year ago, hitting parts of Arkansas and Mississippi. The aftermath caused an estimated $1.7 billion dollars in damage. Mississippi saw its share of damage in four counties: DeSoto, Bolivar, Sunflower, and Washington. Just minutes before 5:00…
Small Arkansas town hit hard by EF-1 tornado Saturday night
ROMANCE, Ark. — After severe storms moved through the state Saturday night, one town is now facing the aftermath of a confirmed EF-1 tornado. Several families in Romance, Arkansas spent their Sunday morning cleaning up after the tornado touched down in their city. According to White County Emergency Management Director, Tamara Jenkins, five homes were…
Tornadoes rip through the South, leaving at least 16 dead
At least 16 people were killed after tornadoes began ripping through the South on Easter, destroying homes and storefronts and leaving over 1 million people without power from an intense storm system now headed towards the Mid-Atlantic. Tornadoes and severe weather hit Central Texas early Sunday, bringing “gigantic” hail and damage, and then traveled east…
‘No fatalities, thank God’: Tornadoes in Arkansas, Iowa and Illinois damage homes, businesses
Strong storms that brought tornadoes, high winds, hail and rain to parts of the Midwest and South caused extensive damage in some areas but no deaths, officials said Sunday. Tornadoes were spotted in Arkansas, Illinois and Iowa as thunderstorms swept through the area Saturday. High winds and a possible tornado were also reported in Indiana.…
Tornado rips through Arkansas city, injuring 22 people
(CNN)A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas, injuring 22 people and leaving a trail of flattened homes and buildings. Mayor Harold Perrin and other local officials said there were no deaths after the tornado touched down on Saturday in the city, about 130 miles northeast of Little Rock. Of the 22 injured people, two stayed in…
Super Tuesday tornado outbreak–12 years later
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Twelve years ago on Feb. 4, as voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2008 primaries, 12 tornadoes tore across the state of Arkansas, killing 14 people. The Super Tuesday outbreak laid waste to everything in its path. One EF-4 tornado stayed on the ground for 122…
NWS says EF-1 tornado slams city of Tyronza
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado slammed into the city of Tyronza in the early morning hours Monday. An EF-1 rating means winds were anywhere between 86mph to 100mph. As crews work to clear the debris, the city of Tyronza says food and water are available for those affected…
Dallas Tornado Causes Major Damage to Homes, Businesses; 1 Killed By Fallen Tree in Arkansas
Severe storms ripped through the South Sunday night into early Monday, spawning a damaging tornado in Dallas and contributing to the death of one person in Arkansas. The National Weather Service said at around 9:30 p.m. CDT that it had visual confirmation of a tornado on the ground in northern Dallas. The tornado was first…
National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes hit Logan County Sunday morning
LOGAN COUNTY, Ark. — Two tornadoes hit Logan County early Sunday morning, the National Weather Service confirmed after a damage survey. Both tornadoes were rated EF-0. The first touched down about 3.2 miles southeast of Paris. Its winds were as strong as 80 mph and it was 25 yards wide. It traveled for about a…