Unusually hot weather during the first part of August was favorable for the production of downbursts and other damaging winds from thunderstorms. A few severe storms occurred on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 03-AUG-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: POUGHKEEPSIE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roofs were peeled off houses and sheds. A chicken house suffered major damage. Several sheds were lifted off their foundations and thrown into fences. Power poles were snapped in half and trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Sardis community. One tree crushed a car.

Lightning in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Lightning started a grass fire on Oak Tree Rd., set fire to a shed on North Rd., and ignited fumes at a gas well on Arkansas 285, all in a stretch of only 19 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:50:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A boat dock was overturned and thrown ashore at Lake Norfork. Several boats went ashore with the dock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENIFEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:01:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUMERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down and small metal sheds were damaged.

Hail in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:25:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 14:25:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight houses suffered roof damage. Eight sheds, three barns, and two shop buildings were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 15:00:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUILFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and power lines were blown down along the Pulaski/Saline County line in the Shannon Hills vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 15:02:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMANCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Half of a metal roof was blown off a house, another house had siding damage, an outbuilding was destroyed, and trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 15:30:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several homes were damaged, and trees and power lines were blown down. Two tractor-trailers were blown onto their sides on Interstate 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 04-AUG-11 02:37:00 to 04-AUG-11 02:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE VIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power poles were blown down. Some trees had to be cut out of the road.

Hail in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 14:55:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE BUD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 15:55:00 to 03-AUG-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXFORD
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning started a grass fire, which spread to a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 03-AUG-11 14:35:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORFORK LAKE NORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roofs were blown off five docks at the Panther Bay Marina.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:01:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUMERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS VALLEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roofs of mobile homes were damaged, as were some sheds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Lightning in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 04-AUG-11 14:40:00 to 04-AUG-11 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two people were injured by lightning at the Mena airport. They were on a Tug towing an airplane at the time. They were conscious and talking after the lightning strike, but were taken to the hospital to be checked out. Lightning detection data indicated that the thunderstorm produced only two cloud-to-ground lightning strikes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 04-AUG-11 16:15:00 to 04-AUG-11 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 04-AUG-11 16:15:00 to 04-AUG-11 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:12:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LICK MTN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Sunnyside community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 17:12:00 to 02-AUG-11 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:00:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 02-AUG-11 18:25:00 to 02-AUG-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down on Arkansas 216.