A cold front approached the Mid-South during the afternoon hours of July 30th, 2009. A low pressure center developed along the front as the front moved into the area. The low pressure helped to spawn several tornadoes across the Mid-South. In addition, other storms produced damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding into the evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-09 15:00:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITAKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down tree limbs on Bay Lane, east of Harrisburg.

Flash Flood in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-09 15:30:00 to 30-JUL-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding north of Harrisburg. Highway 1, Highway 69, and Highway 163 were closed as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-09 14:02:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYNNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds produced minor damage to Kelley's Restaurant in Wynne. Trees and power lines were knocked down in the area as well.

Tornado in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-09 14:48:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HYDRICK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down along Highway 214 snapping a telephone pole in half. The tornado tracked northeastward across W.D. Thomas Road damaging two grain bins and three farm buildings. The tornado continued northeast knocking down one tree and damaging air conditioning units at a home. A truck window was shattered and a mobile home window was broken as well. A shed on the property was picked up and moved into a power pole a couple of feet away. Further northeast, an old barn was toppled. The tornado traveled further northeast lifting along Highway 1 after damaging a barn and a few sheds.

Tornado in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-09 15:24:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MODOC
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado crossed over from Burke Landing in Coahoma County Mississippi continuing to weaken and lifted shortly thereafter. A few trees were knocked down.

Tornado in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-09 14:46:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUMROD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down in Arkansas County roughly 5 miles south of Tichnor. The tornado moved northeast crossing into Phillips County. The tornado knocked down around one thousand trees in the White River National Wildlife Refuge. From there, the tornado traveled northeast on a continuous path producing damage near Lundell. The Phillips County Airport sustained damage to several buildings. One brick building had major roof damage while another building was completely destroyed. An airport hangar was damaged as well. Several airplanes received damage. Another building sustained minor damage. Several trees were snapped off and many power lines were knocked down in the area. The tornado continued northeast crossing into Coahoma County, Mississippi near Jackson Point.

Tornado in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-09 15:09:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: RATIO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado crossed into Phillips County from Coahoma County, Mississippi. The tornado moved northeast through a wooded area crossing the Mississippi River back into Coahoma County, Mississippi. Several trees were knocked down.