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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 (Ground Photos) |
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![A destructive tornado tracked through Mayflower and Vilonia (both in southern Faulkner County) during the evening of April 27, 2014.](/images/lzk/images2/dmgmap042714.gif) |
A destructive tornado tracked through Mayflower and Vilonia (both in southern Faulkner County) during the evening of April 27, 2014. The tornado caused extensive damage, and was given a rating of EF4 (166-200 mph winds). |
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![One of the hardest hit areas was the River Plantation subdivision southwest of Mayflower (Faulkner County) along the Arkansas River.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714k1.jpg) |
In the picture: One of the hardest hit areas was the River Plantation subdivision southwest of Mayflower (Faulkner County) along the Arkansas River. Click to enlarge. |
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![This woman was trying to make sense of all of the damage in the same subdivistion](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714l1.jpg) |
In the picture: This woman was trying to make sense of all of the damage in the same subdivistion. Click to enlarge. |
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![Closer to Mayflower (Faulkner County), everything was torn up on Highway 365.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714a1.jpg) |
In the picture: Closer to Mayflower (Faulkner County), everything was torn up on Highway 365. Click to enlarge. |
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![Along the highway, trucks were tossed like toys.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714b1.jpg) |
In the picture: Along the highway, trucks were tossed like toys. Click to enlarge. |
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![Dozens of recreational vehicles were destroyed at a dealership along Interstate 40 at Mayflower (Faulkner County).](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714c1.jpg) |
In the picture: Dozens of recreational vehicles were destroyed at a dealership along Interstate 40 at Mayflower (Faulkner County). Click to enlarge. |
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![Not far away, a house with a basement on Lake Conway sheltered many people from the storm.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714d1.jpg) |
In the picture: Not far away, a house with a basement on Lake Conway sheltered many people from the storm. Above the basement, the structure was blown away. Click to enlarge. |
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![At a mobile home park to the southwest of Vilonia (Faulkner County), pickup trucks were thrown into an adjacent lake.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714e1.jpg) |
In the picture: At a mobile home park to the southwest of Vilonia (Faulkner County), pickup trucks were thrown into an adjacent lake. This area was badly hit by a tornado on April 25, 2011. Click to enlarge. |
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![At a nearby subdivision, people were picking up the pieces.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714f1.jpg) |
In the picture: At a nearby subdivision, people were picking up the pieces. Click to enlarge. |
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![At the same subdivision, there was not much left of these houses.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714g1.jpg) |
In the picture: At the same subdivision, there was not much left of these houses. Click to enlarge. |
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![This discount store in Vilonia (Faulkner County) was mangled and barely recognizable.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714h1.jpg) |
In the picture: This discount store in Vilonia (Faulkner County) was mangled and barely recognizable. Click to enlarge. |
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![This strip mall in town was gutted by the tornado.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714i1.jpg) |
In the picture: This strip mall in town was gutted by the tornado. Click to enlarge. |
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![This local church was not spared by the storm.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714j1.jpg) |
In the picture: This local church was not spared by the storm. Click to enlarge. |
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![A newly constructed school was ready to open before the tornado changed everything.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714m1.jpg) |
In the picture: A newly constructed school was ready to open before the tornado changed everything. Click to enlarge. |
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![The Parkwood Meadows subdivision would never be the same.](/images/lzk/images2/stormpic042714n1.jpg) |
In the picture: The Parkwood Meadows subdivision will never be the same. Click to enlarge. |
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