Three dead, multiple injured after Friday night storms across Arkansas

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Three dead, multiple injured after Friday night storms across Arkansas
by: Brandon Ringo

Posted: Mar 15, 2025 / 09:45 AM CDT

Updated: Mar 15, 2025 / 10:18 AM CDT

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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) have reported that three people died and many more were injured as storms made their way through the state Friday night into Saturday morning.

According to a release, the deaths happened in Independence County where authorities said 29 people were also injured throughout eight different counties.

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ADEM officials said that sixteen counties in Arkansas have reported damage including Baxter, Clark, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Nevada, Phillips, Randolph, Sharp, Stone, and Woodruff.

“Most counties are still assessing the full extent of the damage, but reports indicate impacts to homes, businesses, and downed power lines and trees,” the release said. “We expect to receive more information throughout the day and will provide updates to the public as soon as they become available.”

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[WhiteTara]

1. Yikes! I slept through that one too.

we're in NW Arkansas. High winds during our drive home, but not so bad here.

[RazorbackExpat]

3. There have been quite a few NWA tornadoes in recent years

Cincinnati, Centerton, Rogers. It used to be that Springdale was the area's tornado magnet, but the tornadoes have spread out it seems. At any rate, it's good that you weren't affected. And I hope that the victims of this recent disaster can get back on their feet.

[LoisB]

2. Terrible. Prayers for all affected.