The combination of abundant moisture, a low pressure system moving through the region, and cold air at the surface caused an ice storm to occur over Northeast Arkansas. Most of the precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain. Toward the end of the event, precipitation changed briefly to sleet and snow. Significant ice accumulations occurred with Randolph and Clay Counties being hardest hit. One to two inches of ice fell across Northeast Arkansas in addition to one inch of snow. A quarter of an inch of ice fell across East-Central Arkansas. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from the ice storm. Some counties lost anywhere from seventy to one hundred percent of their power during the peak of the storm. This occurred mainly across Northeast Arkansas. Emergency shelters were opened for storm victims. Roads were very hazardous to travel and many accidents occurred as a result. Five deaths occurred from the storm. One was a result of hypothermia. Two deaths occurred from falling trees.

Ice Storm in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 6.60M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two inches of ice fell across Greene County along with an additional inch of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. One shelter was opened in Marmaduke and another in Paragould.

Ice Storm in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half inch of ice fell across Mississippi County.  Widespread power outages occurred. Three shelters were opened. Roads impassable.

Ice Storm in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half inch of ice fell across northern portions Crittenden County along with one to two inches of snow.  Widespread power outages occurred. Three shelters were opened. Roads impassable.

Ice Storm in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 164.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half inch of ice fell across Poinsett County.  Widespread power outages occurred. Three shelters were opened. Roads impassable.

Ice Storm in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of ice fell across Randolph County along with an additional inch of snow. Some sleet accumulations occurred initally as the storm began. Thunder sleet produced a half inch of sleet accumulation near Biggers. Total sleet accumulations ranged from an inch to one and half inches. Widespread power outages occurred. Roads impassable.

Ice Storm in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two inches of ice fell across Clay County along with an additional inch of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. One shelter was opened in Piggott. Roads impassable.

Ice Storm in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 24.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half inch to an inch of ice fell across Cross County. The heaviest accumulations occurred over the northern third of the county especially near Hickory Ridge and Cherry Valley. Widespread power outages occurred.  Roads impassable.

Ice Storm in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 222.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch of ice fell across Lawrence County along with an additional inch of snow. Widespread power outages occurred. A shelter was opened in Walnut Ridge. Roads impassable.

Ice Storm in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 26-JAN-09 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.30M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A half inch to an inch of ice fell across Craighead County.  Widespread power outages occurred. Three shelters were opened. Roads impassable.