Additionally, a landslide caused by the heavy rains closed both directions of Highway 340 in Bella Vista, Texas, after the ground beneath the road was washed out, severely compromising its surface.
Arkansas: Deadly Tornadoes and Destruction
Arkansas also faced the wrath of the storms, with at least two people killed when a possible tornado struck early Sunday morning.
One victim was found in Benton County, while a 26-year-old woman was discovered dead outside a demolished home in Olvey, Boone County.
Barry Moehring, a Benton County judge, reported multiple injuries and significant damage, including the destruction of part of the Bentonville courthouse.
Emergency crews in Benton County were responding to numerous calls for help, with reports of people trapped in debris. The town of Decatur and areas near Beaver Lake were hit by at least one confirmed tornado, causing widespread damage and power outages.
Oklahoma: Fatal Tornado Strikes Pryor
In Oklahoma, the small town of Pryor, located about 45 miles east of Tulsa, experienced the deadly force of the lethal tornadoes. The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the deaths of two individuals due to the tornado that struck the area.
Ongoing Threat of Severe Weather
As the severe weather continued to move eastward on Sunday, parts of the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys brace for further storms.
