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Buffalo Point along Buffalo River evacuated and closed because of storm damage, minor injuries

The Buffalo National River announced via Twitter that the Buffalo Point area is being evacuated and closed because of extensive storm damage and minor injuries incurred from an overnight storm on July 20.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - The Buffalo Point area of the Buffalo River National Park is being evacuated and closed after extensive storm damage and minor injuries were reported on July 21.

Roaring winds pushed through Arkansas on July 20 and into the early morning of July 21, leaving as many as 60,000 without power.

People across the state are dealing with destroyed property and a lack of power. Even one favorite tourist spot lost an iconic tree in the storm.

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