Photos have been released showing the extensive damage.
Cave City, Arkansas, entered a state of emergency after severe storms hit Friday night, injuring five people and causing widespread power outages. Mayor Jonas Anderson announced the measure as the city grapples with the aftermath. You can view the aftermath photos below.
Five people were injured, with three requiring hospital transport, but all are expected to recover. A curfew is in place, and a command center has been set up at Cave City Fire and Rescue. The storm caused significant damage, especially along a line from the cemetery to the high school. Power infrastructure was heavily damaged, and city officials are asking residents to conserve water. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell encouraged volunteers to gather at the Cave City Middle School parking lot to assist with cleanup.
Aftermath Photos Released After Tornado Hits Cave City
Three of the injured required hospital transport, though all are expected to recover. A curfew is now in effect, and a command center has been established at Cave City Fire and Rescue.
The storm tore through the area, leaving heavy damage from the cemetery to the high school. Power infrastructure took a major hit, prompting officials to urge water conservation.
Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell called for volunteers to assist with cleanup, directing them to Cave City Middle School’s parking lot. Nearby Stone and Butler Counties also reported severe storm impacts.
A tornado struck Stone County around 9:00 PM Friday, injuring two people and causing widespread property damage. No deaths have been reported, with Onia and Fifty Six bearing the brunt.
Emergency responders and road crews are clearing debris and aiding residents in Stone County. Sheriff Brandon Long highlighted the “heavy concentration” of damage in the hardest-hit areas.
In Butler County, one person died due to the storms, according to EMA Director Robbie Myers. A shelter has been opened at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff to support affected residents.
You can view photos below:
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