Tropical Storm Ike moved into Arkansas on the evening of the 13th.  By mid evening of the 13th, Ike was located in western Arkansas. Ike weakened to a tropical depression during the wee hours of the 14th, when it was located about 105 miles west-northwest of Little Rock.  Ike exited northern Arkansas before sunrise on the 14th.  In the Little Rock County Warning Area, wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were common, and some gusts in the northern part of the state exceeded 50 mph. The strongest gusts measured were 67 mph at the Izard County Fairgrounds in Melbourne and 61 mph at the Newport airport.  The strongest sustained wind measured was 46 mph at the Newport airport.  Power was knocked out to more than 200,000 electric customers.  Wind damage was estimated at just over $30 million.  There was one injury due to the winds.  The greatest storm total rainfall was 4.60 inches at Big Fork.  The lowest barometric pressure was 29.10 inches at Mountain Home.  There were seven weak tornadoes, with damage estimated at just over $450,000.

Tropical Storm in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A marina on Greers Ferry Lake reported four docks were damaged, six boats were sunk, and about two dozen other boats were damaged. A yellow poplar tree fell in the Clinton Cemetery. Many trees were down across the county.

Tropical Storm in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Winds gusted to 55 mph at Devils Knob.

Tropical Storm in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tornado in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 14:18:00 to 13-SEP-08 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRASKWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved out of Hot Spring County, east-northeast of Glen Rose, and entered Saline County, northwest of Traskwood. Many trees were blown down, one of which fell on a house. The tornado moved through the Crossroads community, which had been hit by a tornado on April 3, 2008.

Tornado in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 14:16:00 to 13-SEP-08 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEAFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ike. Trees were blown down in the forest. The tornado crossed U.S. Highway 70 east of the rest area.

Tropical Storm in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tornado in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 15:20:00 to 13-SEP-08 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ike. A few trees were blown down.

Tornado in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 14:25:00 to 13-SEP-08 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITTINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ike.  A few trees were blown down.  The tornado exited Garland County, north of Whittington, and moved into Saline County, south-southeast of Blocher.

Tropical Storm in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Winds gusted to 53 mph at the Flippin airport.

Tropical Storm in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Winds gusted to 51 mph at the Harrison airport.

Tornado in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 14:28:00 to 13-SEP-08 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOCHER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved out of Garland County, north of Whittington, and entered Saline County, south-southeast of Blocher. A few small trees were blown down.

Tornado in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 16:57:00 to 13-SEP-08 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ike. The tornado peeled the metal structure off a self-storage warehouse building. Although the items stored in the warehouse were left pretty much in place, heavy rain poured onto them, badly damaging them. The roofs of several apartment buildings were damaged. In some cases, holes in the roof were large enough to allow rainwater to fall into the apartments. Metal buildings at an abandoned lumber yard had strips to metal torn off and thrown onto neighboring properties. A medical supply company's roof was damaged and bay doors were blown in. The facade of a strip mall was damaged, and business signs at the strip mall were blown out. Fences were blown down, as were power poles, power lines, and several large trees.

Tornado in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 14:13:00 to 13-SEP-08 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ike.  Many trees were blown down, as was a power line.  The tornado exited Hot Spring County, east-northeast of Glen Rose, and moved into Saline County, northwest of Traskwood.

Tornado in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 15:03:00 to 13-SEP-08 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: APLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ike. Trees were blown down. One large tree fell on a mobile home.

Tropical Storm in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Winds gusted to 45 mph at the Searcy airport.

Tornado in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 14:07:00 to 13-SEP-08 14:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was spawned by Tropical Storm Ike. A few trees were blown down. The intermittent nature of the tornado's path indicated that the tornado was ill-formed and dipped up and down.

Tropical Storm in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 56 MPH wind gust was recorded at Camden Harrell Field Airport. Several large trees were down, including one on Warren Street. As many as eight trees were cleared from streets in Camden.

Tropical Storm in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 67 MPH wind gust was recorded at the Izard County fairgrounds in Melbourne. A large tree blocked the road in front of the animal control building. Trees and power lines were down across the county. Damage occurred to homes and chicken houses. A store in Violet Hill had a tree fall on the roof. A house on Spring Street was damaged by a large tree.

Tropical Storm in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down across the county. Many county roads were blocked from fallen trees and debris. There was damage to homes, storage buildings, businesses and vehicles. A large tree fell on a home east of Heber Springs. At least 39 houses had trees on them. Seven businesses had damage. A church had minor damage to its metal roof and structure. Three barns were damaged. A large tree fell onto power lines north of Spring Park.

Tropical Storm in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 38 MPH wind gust was recorded at Mount Ida. Trees were reported down on U.S. Highway 270.

Tropical Storm in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 47 MPH wind gust was recorded at Pine Bluff Grider Field.

Tropical Storm in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down across the county. Many county roads were blocked from fallen trees and debris. Trees and power lines were down in the Spencer and Thunderbird Road area.

Tropical Storm in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 49 mph wind gust was recorded at Hot Springs Memorial Field. Trees and power lines were down across the county. Approximately 72 trees were down on Ponce golf course. A utility pole and large tree were down on Prospect Avenue. Three major roads in Hot Springs were closed. A tree fell onto a car on Park Street. The driver of the car suffered minor injuries and was unable to get out of the car for several hours due to downed power lines. Trees were down on Arkansas Highway 7 north and south of Jessieville. Trees and power lines were down on Arkansas Highway 5 between Tyme Lane and Curtis Lane. Also, trees were down on Arkansas Highway 192. A pine tree fell onto a bath house in Hot Springs.

Tropical Storm in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 475.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees were down. Two large locust trees were down on the court house in Jasper.

Tropical Storm in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down and power outages occurred in the cities of Hardy, Ash Flat, and Cave City.

Tropical Storm in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on a home in Murfreesboro. The awning over the Military Tribute in Murfreesboro was ripped off. A tree in front of a church was blown over. A giant willow fell on a side street off of Maple.

Tropical Storm in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were down along Arkansas Highway 66.

Tropical Storm in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down across the county.

Tropical Storm in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down across the county. Many county roads were blocked from fallen trees and debris. A tree fell on a home on Cedar Street in Mountain Home.

Tropical Storm in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 44 MPH wind gust was recorded at the Arkadelphia Airport.  Trees and power lines were down across the county.

Tropical Storm in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

At the Newport airport, sustained winds reached 46 mph and gusts were recorded at 61 MPH. Trees were down all over Newport.

Tropical Storm in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to 47 mph were recorded at the Batesville airport. City streets, county roads and highways had trees and power lines on them.

Tropical Storm in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on a house on N.W. 1st street.

Tropical Storm in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 46 mph wind gust was recorded at Little Rock National Airport/Adams Field. A 45 MPH wind gust was recorded at the National Weather Service Office in North Little Rock, and a 41 mph wind gust was recorded at Little Rock Air Force Base. Tree branches were on utility lines in Little Rock. A 20-foot-tall tulip tree fell in Little Rock.

Tropical Storm in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree fell on a house in Paris.

Tropical Storm in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tropical Storm in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Winds gusted to 48 mph at the Stuttgart airport.

Tropical Storm in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 13-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company