Craighead County, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — March 14, 2025 — JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County. This list will be updated as we learn of more shelters opening.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Friday at 11:29 p.m. It remained in effect until Saturday, March 15 at 1:45 a.m.
JONESBORO:
- Craighead County Courthouse Annex
- 511 Union St., fits 200
- Fox Meadow Elementary School
- 2305 Fox Meadow Lane, fits 1,000
- STEAM Elementary
- 2305 Promise Lane, fits 1,000
- Valley View tunnel
- Enter the tunnel through the Junior High entrance located under the awning on the east side of the building.
- Douglas MacArthur Jr. High School
- 1615 Wilkins Ave., fits 1,080
- Westside Middle School
- 1800 Highway 91 West, fits 470
Arkansas State University students may go to the Reng Student Union for shelter. In addition, the shelter at University Heights Elementary is closed due to construction.
LAKE CITY:
- Riverside High School
- 601 Catfish Drive, fits 492
- Riverside West Elementary
- 2001 Highway 18, fits 400
BONO:
- Between city hall and community room
- 100 Woodland Trails
- In front of the city shop
- 216 School St.
BROOKLAND:
- Brookland Storm Shelter
- 407 South Holman St.
MONETTE:
- City Park
- 602 Virginia Ave.
- Masonic Lodge
- 307 N. Edmonds Ave.
- Fire Department
- 112 N. Edmonds Ave.
- Housing Authority
- 429 S. Williams St.
SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS:
If unable to make it to a public shelter, get to the lowest level or most interior part of your home. A basement is best, but if there isn’t one available, take cover in a closet or bathroom. You want to put as many walls between you and the storm as possible.
If living in a mobile home, seek sturdier shelter like a neighbor’s house or a public shelter. If you’re caught outside and can’t get to shelter in time, lie flat on the ground with your hands over your head and neck. Do not seen shelter under an overpass or bridge. If in your car, do not try to outrun the storm, get out of your car and seek shelter.
Be sure to keep a flashlight, extra batteries and a portable radio with you in the event of a power failure. This allows you to stay informed.
If severe weather strikes at night, be sure to keep a sturdy pair of shoes, flashlight, and radio near your bed. Make sure to have silent mode disabled on your phone so you can get alerts.