Southern Storms Damage Homes, Topple Trees; 1 Injured
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LEACHVILLE, Ark. — Thunderstorms and tornadoes damaged homes and downed trees and power lines in northern Arkansas Saturday, injuring at least one person. Five people died in traffic accidents.
A tornado touched down near Leachville, in the northeast corner of Arkansas, Arkansas State Police said. At least one person was injured, authorities said.
The heavy rain also prompted flood warnings and stranded several campers, canoeists and kayakers along the rapidly flowing Buffalo National River. National Park Service employees rescued one kayaker from a tree at Ponca.
A lightning strike broke a water main in rural Johnson County, resulting in a warning not to drink the water. The water system serves less than 500 customers.
In North Carolina, tens of thousands remained without electricity following storms Thursday.
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