Over 2,000 homes were damaged in Little Rock

April 1, 2023

At least 11 people were killed as tornadoes and powerful storms ripped through the South and Midwest that began Friday, and residents picked up the pieces Saturday as severe weather continued.

In the Great Lakes, South and Southeast, dozens of residents were injured, 350,000 families There was no electricity on Saturday; Homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed, including 2,100 homes in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dozens of tornadoes were reported Friday in Arkansas, Iowa, Tennessee, Illinois, Wisconsin and Mississippi, weather.com reported.

More than 28 million people It was under a hurricane watch at one point Friday, with the National Weather Service issuing a rare “high risk” outlook for severe storms in some areas.

Photos show the destruction:Shredded houses, littered streets, overturned cars

Reports of damage and destruction are spreading across several states

Alabama: A woman was killed and three others injured in Madison County, Alabama. According to WAFF-TV.
Indiana: A severe storm in Sullivan County, Indiana, left three dead, emergency management director Jim Birdle said early Saturday. The storm destroyed the houses, Demolishing entire neighborhoods, and some residents were missing in the Sullivan County seat, about 95 miles southwest of Indianapolis. Sullivan County Commissioners Signed the Emergency Declaration Saturday morning.
Mississippi: One person died and four others were injured in Pontotac County in northern Mississippi. Officials said. It comes as President Joe Biden on Friday visited storm-ravaged Rolling Fork, Mississippi, where the March 24 storm killed at least 21 people.
Tennessee: Five freight train coaches overturned Marshall County, Tennessee. Dozens of houses were destroyed Or two people were rescued from a damaged and collapsed home in central Tennessee, officials said.
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City was also hit with gusts of up to 54 mph. Flames of many flames This led to widespread exodus.
Iowa: At least nine possible tornadoes Found throughout Iowa Storms with hail and strong winds lashed the eastern part of the state.

Friday Weather Review:A ‘great and destructive tornado’ struck near Little Rock; Tornado emergency in Arkansas

‘Chaos, absolute chaos’: Illinois theater roof collapses during concert

A theater roof collapsed Friday evening in Belvidere, Illinois, about 70 miles northwest of Chicago, killing one person and injuring 28 others amid severe storms.

About 260 people were attending a heavy metal concert at the Apollo Theater when the storm hit, Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle said.

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Over 2,000 homes were damaged in Little Rock

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