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Arkansas has had its share of historic events, many of which will be in our memories for years to come. |
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Tornadoes on April 27, 2014 (Aerial Photos) |
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Several tornadoes caused extensive damage in a four county area (especially Faulkner County) of central and northeast Arkansas on April 27, 2014. An aerial survey was performed on the 30th to view the devastation. |
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In the picture: Heading northeast from Ferndale (Pulaski County), this was one of the first houses hit by a monster tornado (rated EF4). Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: Blowdowns of trees by the tornado was impressive at times. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: Once the tornado crossed the Arkansas River, it cut a swath through River Plantation subdivision southwest of Mayflower (Faulkner County). Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: The tornado continued northeast through Mayflower (Faulkner County). Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: More houses were battered on the northeast side of town along Lake Conway. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: There was no letup between Mayflower and Vilonia (both in Faulkner County). Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: People were in the process of cleaning up and burning storm debris. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: As the tornado closed in on Vilonia (Faulkner County), it wiped out this mobile home park. This area was also devastated by a tornado in 2011. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: Houses were gone on Cemetery Street in town. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: Much of Vilonia (Faulkner County) felt the fury of the tornado. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: Houses were demolished in the Parkwood Meadows subdivision. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: This brand new local school was set to open in the fall until the tornado ripped it apart. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: The monster tornado was gone, but the parent storm spawned a new tornado (rated EF2) near Center Hill (White County) that rolled this mobile home. Click to enlarge. |
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In the picture: Yet another tornado (rated EF1) destroyed a shop building toward Denmark (White/Jackson County line). Click to enlarge. |
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