PHOTOS/VIDEO: Tornado confirmed in Arkansas during storms this week; 21 twisters so far this year

April 6, 2017 at 2:41 p.m. | Updated April 7, 2017 at 4:30 a.m.

by Gavin Lesnick

Damage caused by a tornado Tuesday night in Boone County. Photo by Kent McCormick.
Damage caused by a tornado Tuesday night in Boone County. Photo by Kent McCormick.

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Boone County as strong storms moved through the region Tuesday night.

Meteorologist Dennis Cavanaugh said the tornado, which had winds up to 110 mph, was confirmed based on "drone footage and pictures" submitted by the county emergency manager.

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Photos by Kent McCormick

Damage was reported to homes in the Bergman and Lead Hill areas, including a mobile home that "suffered extensive damage," Cavanaugh said. An outbuilding and a garage were also destroyed.

The tornado was reported to have a width of 200 yards, and it stayed on the ground for 3.4 miles. No injuries were reported.

The tornado is the 21st in Arkansas so far this year, the weather service said.

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This National Weather Service map shows the approximate location where a tornado touched down Tuesday night.

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