A warm front pushed north from the gulf coast and stalled across northern sections of the Mid-South during the early morning hours on February 24th. Widespread showers and thunderstorms developed along the stalled front producing very heavy rain and flash flooding. Late that afternoon and evening a cold front pushed across the Mid-South. An intense squall line developed in advance of the front with widespread damaging winds and some additional flash flooding across the Mid-South.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAWFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damaging straight line winds moved through Eastern Crittenden County. The path of damage began near the town of Crawfordsville. Several trees were down or suffered limb damage. Shingles or metal roofing was ripped off several structures. Several pickup trucks and large tractors for farming had broken windows. Winds in this area were estimated at around 80 to 85 mph. Wind damage was also found at the Delta Acres subdivision about 5 miles north of Marion along Highway 77. Several trees and fences were broken or down in this area. Siding and shingles were off almost all in the houses in this subdivision. Winds at this location were estimated at 70 to 80 mph. A roof was torn off a gas station in Marion. The storm continued to move east and crossed the Mississippi River.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:40:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONWOOD CORNER
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down power lines on Highway 61 and on Highway 140 near Osceola. A 62 mph gust was measured on a hand held anemometer.

Flash Flood in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAPLAINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Northwest Greene County. County Road 138 was closed due to flooding along with all the low water crossings across Northwest Greene County.  The Evening Star community on County Roads 223 and 229 was completely flooded. The Stanford community had some flooding on County Road 203 while County Road 215 was flooded near Beech Groove.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Sedgwick. Several county roads were flooded near Highway 228 and Highway 63. Sections of pavement were swept away on Eighth Street in Black Rock. Highway 412 near Walnut Ridge was closed due to flooding. All low water crossings across Lawrence County were flooded. Bridge and culverts throughout the county have been damaged.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 07:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding across parts of Lawrence County. County Road 210 near Black Rock was closed due to flooding. Several roads were flooded in Walnut Ridge including the south end of Pocahontas Road, Free Street, North Carolina Street, Alabama Street and Tennessee Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked down several trees in Wheatley.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:05:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORREST CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds propelled tree branches through the roof of a home in Forrest City and another home in Madison. Power poles were knocked down in Forrest City as well.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYNARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Maynard. Several low water crossings were flooded.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Corning.  Flooding closed 3rd Street, Laurel Street and Crafton Street. Some sandbagging was necessary to keep water out of homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:20:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST RIDGE
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damaging straight line winds moved from Eastern Poinsett County into portions of Western Mississippi County. The worst damage was found near West Ridge. Power poles were knocked down, a few trees were snapped and a cinder block garage was destroyed with the metal roofing blown over 200 yards from the building. In addition, a storage building received damage to the siding and a barn lost some shingles. Well pivots were turned over about 5 miles north of West Ridge. Power lines were knocked down in Etowah.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:05:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALDWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds propelled tree branches through the roof of a home in Caldwell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:29:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: STACY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked over a tractor trailer on Interstate 55 at mile marker 24 near Turrell.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:05:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CORMICK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damaging straight line winds moved through Eastern Poinsett County. McCormick was the first town to receive damage at around 605 PM CST. Fifteen to twenty power poles were knocked down along Highway 214 just east of McCormick. Isolated tree damage was found at various spots along the path of this storms through Eastern Poinsett County. A roof was taken off of a building in Marked Tree. Power lines and a tree were knocked on to a house near Lepanto. An 18 wheeler was blown on to its side on Highway 63 near Tulot. Damaging winds then moved into Western Mississippi County.