VAN BUREN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Crawford County Department of Emergency Management says more than 50 structures have suffered damage following severe storms that moved through the area on Friday morning.
CCDEM said in a social media post that a tornado struck the county, causing significant damage in the area of 17th, 18th, and 19th Streets, along with surrounding neighborhoods.
Emergency personnel, including fire departments, police departments, EMS, Public Works, the gas companies, electric companies and Crawford County Search and Rescue are actively on the scene, the post said.
The American Red Cross has been notified and local officials are currently assessing the damage. CCDEM also said the National Weather Service will be visiting the area to evaluate the damage.