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PHOTOS: Damage in Northwest Arkansas after Easter Sunday storms

PHOTOS: Damage in Northwest Arkansas after Easter Sunday storms

Yahoo20-04-2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Storms moved through Northwest Arkansas on Easter Sunday, leaving behind damage in several areas. Here's a look at what they left behind.
Roads closed in Benton County due to flooding
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