The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) has received damage reports due to the severe weather activity of April 23 and continuing. As emergency crews continue to report damage estimates to ADEM we will send updates as they are received. As of 0700 this morning, there are 7 reported fatalities.
Breakout by county:
Conway County
Conway County Emergency Management reported power lines and trees down throughout the county. A few structures received minor damage. There are no injuries or fatalities reported at this time.
Crawford County
Crawford County Emergency Management reported that the Park Ridge RV Park was evacuated. There are no injuries or fatalities at this time.
Crittenden County
Crittenden County Emergency Management reported power outages in the cities of Marion and Crawfordsville. There are no reported injuries or fatalities at this time.
Faulkner County
Faulkner County Emergency Management reported flooding throughout the county. The communities of Vilonia and Saltillo have received storm damage. Two shelters have been opened, the Senior Citizen Center (10 Bise Dr, Vilonia) and the Oak Bowery Gym (Otto Rd, Vilonia). There are four reported fatalities.
Garland County
Garland County Emergency Management reported flooding throughout the county. There is damage in the Walnut Valley, Sunshine and Old Ragweed areas. There are an unknown number of reported injuries and no fatalities reported at this time.
Grant County
Grant County Emergency Management reported power outages and trees down throughout the county. One home is reported damaged. There are no injuries or fatalities at this time.
Hot Spring County
Hot Spring County Emergency Management reported flooding throughout the county. There are numerous roadways blocked by downed trees and power lines. There are damaged homes in Friendship. A swift water rescue in the Bonnerdale area was conducted. There are no reported injuries or fatalities at this time.
Independence County
Independence County Emergency Management reported approximately 20 people were evacuated from low lying areas. Multiple streets and county roads are flooded. There are no reported injuries or fatalities at this time.
Lonoke County
Lonoke County Emergency Management reported trees and power lines are down throughout the county. There are no injuries or fatalities at this time.
Madison County
Madison County Emergency Management reported flooding throughout the county. State Highway 21 and several county roads are closed due to flooding. There are two reported fatalities.
Prairie County
Prairie County Emergency Management reported power lines and trees down throughout the county. There are no reported injuries or fatalities at this time.
Pulaski County
Pulaski County Emergency Management reported damage at the North Pulaski High School and in the Palarm area. Several homes, a water tower, an aircraft and aircraft hangers are also reported damaged at Little Rock Air Force Base. There are no injuries or fatalities reported at this time.
Washington County
Washington County Emergency Management reported flooding throughout the county. There have been an estimated 35 water rescues. Numerous homes were evacuated throughout the county. One fatality has been reported.
White County
White County Emergency Management reported several homes damaged and trees down throughout the county. There are no reported injuries or fatalities at this time.
Updates will be sent out as they are received.
The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) is the state’s homeland security and preparedness agency. The agency works to identify and lessen the effects of emergencies, disasters and threats to Arkansas by developing effective prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions for all disasters and emergencies. For additional information, contact ADEM at (501) 683-6700 or visit the website at www.adem.arkansas.gov.
