On the evening of the 14th, a cold front entered the area from the northwest while a dry line approached from the west. Thunderstorms developed across the region as the two boundaries encountered a warm and unstable air mass. Some of the stronger storms produced damaging winds across parts of northwestern Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 22:36:00 to 14-JUN-11 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and large trees across town. At the height of the storm, about 2000 residents were reported to be without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 22:40:00 to 14-JUN-11 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and damaged the roofs and siding of homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:14:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FSM)FT SMITH MUNI A
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS observational system at the Fort Smith Airport measured 61 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. Trees and power lines were blown down in town as a result of these winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:18:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down numerous large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:26:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARLING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:28:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN FOREST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:28:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large oak trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:30:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAVACA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:50:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 23:50:00 to 14-JUN-11 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down by strong thunderstorm wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 22:12:00 to 14-JUN-11 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVETTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 22:12:00 to 14-JUN-11 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUN-11 22:32:00 to 14-JUN-11 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLA VISTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 miles per hour.