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Severe Storms Kill 1 in Texas

Violent storms killed one person in Texas on April 5 as hail pelted communities and high winds knocked trees into power poles elsewhere in the South. Authorities issued a flurry of tornado warnings at the start of what could be …

11 Arkansas Counties Declared Disasters after April 12 Tornadoes, Storms

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has declared 11 counties disaster areas in the wake of severe storms and tornadoes on April 12, 2020. The eleven counties are Arkansas, Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Drew, Grant, Hot Spring, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita, and Phillips. Under …

Mayor Issues Disaster Declaration for San Antonio After Tornadoes

The mayor of San Antonio has issued a disaster declaration for the city of 1.4 million during cleanup after four tornadoes touched down in the area. Mayor Ivy Taylor issued the declaration over twisters late Sunday and early Monday that …