A storm system in the Plains spread showers into Arkansas on the 9th. It was windy, with southerly winds averaging 15 to 25 mph (30 to 40 mph gusts). During the overnight hours of the 10th and the wee hours of the 11th, severe weather become a concern in Arkansas. The new system dragged a cold front into the state, with a line of fast moving thunderstorms along the front.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:05:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 00:50:00 to 11-FEB-09 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in north central Johnson County, including one on Arkansas Highway 21 south of Ozone.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:10:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the Dover area. One tree fell on a house on Granny Gap.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:40:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LETONA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and power lines were down. Trees also damaged a number of motor vehicles. One mobile home and two recreational vehicles were overturned. Numerous homes sustained roof damage. There were three injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 03:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds damaged a house and heavily damaged a hay barn in the Maple Springs Community. Power lines, power poles and trees were also knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 03:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OIL TROUGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage was reported to businesses in the Oil Trough and Pleasant Plains areas. Power lines were also reported down in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOCTAW
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down on Arkansas Highway 330. Hundreds of pine trees were down, with some landing on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down on Arkansas Highway 95. One tree fell on a garage. Power lines were down across Clinton and gas meters were torn off in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDTOWN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several residences were damaged with most damage occurring to roofs. A sawmill was destroyed. A church had minor damage. Two barns were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUMERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Caney Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:50:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORMOSA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A barn was blown onto Arkansas Highway 9 near Formosa. Nine roofs were blown off houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:10:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds damaged roofs on several barns and a couple homes. Numerous trees were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREERS FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down across Greers Ferry.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:35:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 02:35:00 to 11-FEB-09 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANGBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Arkansas Highway 16 was closed due to power lines across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 00:10:00 to 11-FEB-09 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A house on Charcoal Road in Waldron had shingles blown off the roof and covering torn off the carport. Also, sheet metal was torn off the barn. Large pine trees in the area were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 00:50:00 to 11-FEB-09 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across Arkansas Highway 74 west of Dongola.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 10-FEB-09 23:35:00 to 10-FEB-09 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAD HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was down across Arkansas Highway 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 00:10:00 to 11-FEB-09 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across Arkansas Highway 10 in and around Booneville.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:20:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous power lines were down across Pope County.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:20:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A boat dock from Lake Dardanelle was thrown onto the shore.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:20:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown to the side of a building in Havana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 01:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Arkansas Highway 9 near Center Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-FEB-09 00:50:00 to 11-FEB-09 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near Ludwig.