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Yesterday I got news that a tornado hit my Alma, Arkansas house the night before (Thursday night). The damage to the house, I am told, is minimal, but the damage to the trees is devastating. I have lost 6-7 or more very large trees in the back yard. They hold the soil in to avoid erosion. The top photo is a tree on the back deck. The second photo is one in the back yard and you can see another tree, an ever green down behind the main tree in the photo. I do not know if the tree house that I have painted in 2 seasons has survived. I hope so. There is a tree that holds it up. I’ve been told that a tree fell on the neighbor’s fence and another on the roof of the other side of the house from the top view here. These photos were taken by Charlie Stapp with his cell phone. He & his family are feeding the cats and watching the house for me. As far as I know, the tornado only touched down here my house and a tree diagonally across the street was in the road. Apparently the tornado sirens went off in Alma and in Fort Smith, but to my knowledge what you see here and more at my house is all the damage from a tornado in this area. There were damaging and very high winds also and they might have done damage else where.
46 Comments
Caballero Salguero 12 Jun 2011
Terrible and dramatic Sharon, one day in San Antonio 1989 a great tornado,my wise, daughter and I m alls crazy....a Purgatory very tragic. Fantastic photograph and fragment. Beautiful my friend...Have great Sunday, PepeSuzanne Laytham 01 May 2011
How awful Sharon. At least no one was hurt. And your house was not in Alabama. Good luck with the restorations.Jo-Ann Hayden 28 Apr 2011
SHEEEEEEEESH!Alberto D'Assumpcao 26 Apr 2011
That's terrible, Sharon!!! I can't imagine what's something like that!!!Aqua1955 21 Apr 2011
I think as foreigners we can't understand what happens with a tornado, although we see them a lot on television. Wishing you strenght in the next coming time :)John Cappello 20 Apr 2011
Dear Sharon It's Good To have so many Good Friends, Glad You were Safe.surekha rao 20 Apr 2011
Good to hear that your cats are fine and you are safe, Sharon. Its really sad that the trees fell. It happens over here during heavy storms and cyclones. Be well and take care!Sharon Lee 19 Apr 2011
God blessed you by only the minor damage to the house, and even though the loss of those beautiful trees is terrible, no one was injured, and your beautiful house is still standing! I am so sorry that happened Sharon.Barry Huyett 19 Apr 2011
bad scene....great piCAngie Lisle 18 Apr 2011
Tornadoes scare the crap out of me (I don't like things I can't control). I was half terrified to open the link when I got my notice that you'd posted a new pic - I was terrified I'd see chasing one or something!! LOL! Glad you aren't chasing them, but sorry about the damage to your house!Sigridur Bachmann 18 Apr 2011
Oh Wow ! Sure you are lucky you wasn´t there my friend !! Take care my friend !Ravinder Dutt 18 Apr 2011
what a captureNira Dabush 17 Apr 2011
LOVELY SHOT... I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE TORNADO.. KEEP SAFE.. TAKE CARE.. XOXAnneke Hut 17 Apr 2011
Ohh what a pity of the beautiful tree and your lovely house. I'm glad that you're okay, Sharon!Vernonette Gaddy 17 Apr 2011
Hello Sharon, I am very sorry to know about the tornado damages to your home, and to your trees. I hope that your home has not experienced much damage, but I am relieved that you and your pets are okay. You are in my prayers that everything will be fine soon.metin topa 17 Apr 2011
shocking pics!.such a pitty to the trees and the house but what important is your cats are ok and you were not there mean while...hope your neighbours are ok too and this never happens again..Debbie Shirley 17 Apr 2011
Wow, Sharon! Sorry to hear about the destruction. I am glad the damage was minimal and that you were not there at the time!Julie Mayser 17 Apr 2011
Wow, how awful Sharon... terrible destruction to your trees. I am so glad damage to the house is minimal and the kitties are OK.Donna PierceClark 17 Apr 2011
I am so sorry to hear this, Sharon. My mouth has dropped in unbelief. Dear, sweet Sharon. I am so sorry.DEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 17 Apr 2011
Dear Friend,So very sorry to hear of the news concerning your home and trees...Very Greatful that you and your cats are all right...Our thoughts and prayers are with you!((((Hugs))))),Dee&DavidCarole Boyd 16 Apr 2011
Sharon, glad you're okay and damage was minimal to the house. Trees can be replaced, but you'll certainly have lots of firewood! Gives them a reason to have fallen- they have a purpose even in death.lillianhibiscus 16 Apr 2011
Sorry about the damage to your property and the loss of your trees Sharon.Brenda Loveless 16 Apr 2011
oh my, what a mess...I know you will really miss those trees and it is very fortunate that you, your home and cats are o.k.!!mel taylor 16 Apr 2011
Wow! So sorry, Sharon! At least you weren't there! This weather is started to frighten me!James Carney 16 Apr 2011
Sharon, You and your cats are OK thats what counts, the house can be fixed and new trees can be planted.Steve Haynes 16 Apr 2011
So sorry to see these and hear what has happened to your home. It's good that you were in Florida at the time but you must wonder what's happening there now. My thoughts are with you Sharon.Stefani Wehner 16 Apr 2011
OMG Sharon..... it's terrible to hear this, but glad that you was in Clearwater and your cats are safe.......will try to phone you next week... hugs StefCraig Cantrell 16 Apr 2011
WoWBILL NAGY 16 Apr 2011
Sharon, I feel terrible that this devastation hit your property abut I am glad that you were not there and your cats are safe.kelvin Hughes 16 Apr 2011
how terrible my friend hope there is some way to repair some of the damage sorry havent been around just come out of hospitalDon Struke 16 Apr 2011
Sharon, a horrendously upsetting "adventure" for you. I hope your cats do not think that you will blame all of this on them! But who can reason with a cat anyway?Kate Gallagher 16 Apr 2011
Sorry this is happening to you Sharon but so glad you and your cats are safe.Peter Rivron 16 Apr 2011
Sorry to hear your news, it must have been a real shock for you, thankfuly no was injured, and the house is still standing.Donald Schrier 16 Apr 2011
I am always in awe of the power of nature and you were very fortunate that there is no more damage and no one was hurt.gianantonio zago marino 16 Apr 2011
so goodKaren Helsing 16 Apr 2011
I'm thankful that the damage to your house is minimal! I hope and pray that new trees will be planted there to continue to prevent soil erosion!Geoff Cooper 16 Apr 2011
So glad you were not there, not as bad as it coud have been.jerry carlin 16 Apr 2011
haron, I am glad you weren't there and your cats are safe! Pouring down rain here, every day, all day and night!Shannon Slaydon 16 Apr 2011
How scary, Sharon! I'm glad your cats are okay!Patty Day 16 Apr 2011
So very sorry to hear this, take care and God bless you, and all the tornado victim's!!craig moline 16 Apr 2011
All I can say is. Thank God that no one was hurt!ruth sears 16 Apr 2011
how awful! so glad you are all ok,these shots say it all!Maria Anna Machado 16 Apr 2011
wow...marie-claire gallet 16 Apr 2011
Sharon, this is awful, hope everybody is well, this is the most important !Annette Labedzki 16 Apr 2011
This is very sad but I am glad you and the kitties are okay! my PODCynthia Stayte 16 Apr 2011
Wow! Sharon how horrible, thank God no one got hurt, so sorry to hear this.