Tropical Storm Ike moved across Northeast Arkansas into Southern Missouri. The storm weakened to a tropical depression as it moved northeast. Tropical storm force winds occurred over Northeast Arkansas as a result. Substantial damage occurred from downed trees and power lines. Some structural damage occurred as well.

Tropical Storm in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 14-SEP-08 04:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 285.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Craighead County. The strongest winds occurred between 500 am LST and 700 am LST. Jonesboro ASOS reported sustained winds of 35 knots during that time with a peak wind of 54 knots. Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across the county. Several homes were damaged as well in the county. One mobile home was destroyed. Gas lines and gas mains were also affected by the storm. One injury occurred from the storm.

Tropical Storm in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 14-SEP-08 04:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Poinsett County. One fatality occurred north of Fisher as a tree fell onto a mobile home from the winds. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from the winds as well as utility poles. One house and several cars were damaged in Trumann.

Tropical Storm in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 14-SEP-08 05:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Mississippi County.  Blytheville ASOS reported wind gusts of greater than 30 knots between 500 am LST and 800 am LST. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. A roof was also blown off a trailer in Blytheville. A tree also fell on a house in Luxora.

Tropical Storm in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 14-SEP-08 03:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 103.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Randolph County. Winds were estimated at 45 to 65 mph. The barometric pressure reportedly dropped to 29.29 inches as the center of Ike passed near Randolph County. Numerous large trees and tree limbs were knocked down. Power lines were knocked down across the county. A tree fell onto the roof of the Pocahontas Presbyterian Church causing damage to the church.

Tropical Storm in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 14-SEP-08 04:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 124.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Clay County. Winds were estimated between 40 and 50 knots. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. Two injuries were reported in Piggott. One woman was injured from a falling board. Another man was injured from touching a power line when cleaning up debris.

Tropical Storm in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 14-SEP-08 04:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 188.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Greene County. Winds were estimated between 40 and 50 knots. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county. Several houses were damaged as well. A roof of a trailer was blown off.

Tropical Storm in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 14-SEP-08 03:00:00 to 14-SEP-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 62.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Lawrence County. The Walnut Ridge AWOS reported sustained winds of 34 knots between 355 am LST and 600 am LST. The AWOS reported a peak wind of 55 knots. In fact, wind gusts of 50 knots or greater occurred at the Walnut Ridge AWOS for an hour and a half. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across the county from the winds. The rice crop was also affected from the storm.