A strong low pressure system tracked from Northern Arkansas into Southern Missouri during the evening hours of February 5th, 2008. Supercells developed out ahead of the system during the late afternoon into the early evening. The storms produced tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. As the supercells moved east during the evening, a cold front moved into Eastern Arkansas. A squall line developed along the front and produced another round of large hail and damaging winds. The front continued to push east into the overnight hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 15:45:00 to 05-FEB-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HLN THMPSN ROBBINS A
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds destroyed a woodworking shop off of County Road 223 outside of Lexa.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:20:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISHER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down power poles on Arkansas State Highway 214.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:27:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds resulted in minor damage to a couple of homes in the Hickory Ridge area.

Hail in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:05:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 19:50:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:34:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEINER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 15:40:00 to 05-FEB-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 16:25:00 to 05-FEB-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked down a few power lines on James Mill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 19:13:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew a car off a road, roughly 8 miles northwest of Palestine.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:27:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Straight line winds knocked down limbs and caused some roof damage to a home in Paragould. Damage was also reported on U.S. Highway 412 at the Cache River.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 21:27:00 to 05-FEB-08 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST HELENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down trees and caused some minor roof damage in the West Helena and Helena area. A storage shed roof was blown off and another shed was picked up over a four foot fence and thrown into the side of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 19:23:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds blew trees down on three vehicles at a home off of County Road 224, outside of Forrest City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:50:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYNNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew siding off of the Wynne Police Station.

Tornado in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 19:20:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The initial tornado touchdown occurred about one mile west northwest of Dalton, Arkansas around 720 pm CST. The tornado moved northeast for 11 miles on a non-continuous path with the last touchdown near Warm Springs, Arkansas before crossing into Missouri. The maximum width was around 200 yards. The tornado was determined to be an EF-1 with maximum wind speeds near 110 mph. There were 4 minor injuries. The first touchdown occurred one mile west northwest of Dalton and destroyed one home. Minor damage occurred to another house and a detached garage with living quarters above it. The tornado touched down again near the Blackwell Community about 3 miles northeast of Dalton. A manufactured home was moved off its foundation with an outbuilding totally destroyed. Another touchdown occurred 4 miles northeast of Dalton moving a cabin off its block foundation. A fourth touchdown was noted 5 miles northeast of Dalton. Three homes had moderate roof damage. In addition, a large metal building had severe damage. Tree damage was noted near Warm Springs indicating another touchdown. The tornado then tracked into Ripley County, Missouri.

Tornado in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 19:19:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSENBAUM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A weak tornado briefly touched down about 3 miles west of Colt.

Tornado in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 16:27:00 to 05-FEB-08 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON PLACE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A weak tornado briefly touched down in Eastern Phillips County.

Tornado in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 19:59:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEMIS PLANTATION
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down in an open field near Highway 79 just northeast of Monroe, Arkansas. One tree was snapped off.

Hail in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:12:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEPANTO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 20:20:00 to 05-FEB-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds knocked down power lines across western portions of Craighead County.