Low pressure aloft, approaching from the west, caused a line of thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon. The line moved very quickly, exiting the area during the early evening. The fast movement of the line, occasional bowing sections within the line, and winds aloft were favorable for severe thunderstorms producing wind damage. Isolated tornadoes developed near the line.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:45:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm struck the Cloverdale section of Brinkley. Trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. A few of the trees landed on houses and carports. A number of houses suffered roof or siding damage. Fences were blown down. Ten garage doors at a vacant car dealership were blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:46:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKLEY MEML ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two tractor-trailers were blown over on Interstate 40 just northeast of Brinkley. One of the drivers was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 15:55:00 to 24-FEB-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CATHERINE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of very large trees were blown down. One of the trees sliced through a house on Elmwood Dr., injuring a woman inside. Nearby, part of a metal roof was peeled off a building at a lumber mill.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 15:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Hot Springs area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:05:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down near Arkansas Highway 5 and Owensville Cutoff.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:05:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were blown down near Lonsdale.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:26:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAUXITE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the Bauxite area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:45:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Interstate 530 at U.S. Highway 167.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:47:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Shingles were blown off several houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:56:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC RAE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A utility pole was snapped on Arkansas Highway 13 near McRae.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:10:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:10:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Power poles were blown down at Interstate 40 and Arkansas Highway 13.

Flash Flood in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:19:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Streets were flooded in Batesville and streams were on the rise.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:20:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated at 65 mph.

Flash Flood in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:20:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on Webber Chapel Rd.

Flash Flood in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads were under water from Batesville to Cave City. Some culverts were washed out.

Flash Flood in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:30:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hars Creek Rd. was blocked south of Arkansas Highway 56.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:20:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and signs were blown down in Star City.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 18:35:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in and around Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 to 24-FEB-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC GEHEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Road signs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 15:53:00 to 24-FEB-11 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down on the south side of Lake Winona.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 15:55:00 to 24-FEB-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down, blocking a Forest Service Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:01:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down along U.S. Highway 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:01:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large tree was blown down. It fell on the end of a mobile home, damaging the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:02:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several power poles were blown down at a fish farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:01:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVIS CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storage shed at a residence was destroyed, with pieces of the shed blowing across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:50:00 to 24-FEB-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE BLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Pine Bluff vicinity, especially in areas around Old Warren Rd. and Middle Warren Rd. Downed power lines sparked a grass fire at E. 8th Ave. and S. Ohio St.

Tornado in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 15:53:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began in the Ouachita National Forest south of Lake Winona. The tornado traveled through the forest, knocking down trees, and moved into Perry County south-southwest of Williams Junction.

Tornado in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:00:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMS JUNCTION
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado exited Saline County north-northeast of Reform. Its path in Perry County was in the Ouachita National Forest, where it knocked down trees. The tornado exited Perry County and entered Pulaski County west-southwest of Wye.

Tornado in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:56:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed near the northwest side of Bearskin Lake. A large metal building had its doors blown in and one side of the structure was blown out. Shingles were blown off several houses. One shed was destroyed and the roof was blown off another. A number of trees were blown down.

Tornado in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 17:03:00 to 24-FEB-11 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONOKE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began on the south side of Lonoke and tracked through the southeastern part of the city, then ended near U.S. Highway 70 just east of the city. Many houses suffered roof damage, windows were blown out of a house, and the porch was blown off a church. Numerous trees were blown down. One of the trees crushed a wood-frame house that was vacant. Power lines were blown down. Much of the roof of the National Guard Armory was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 15:45:00 to 24-FEB-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEATON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a mobile home near Bismarck.

Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 16:03:00 to 24-FEB-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado exited Perry County southeast of Williams Junction. In Pulaski County, a barn was flattened and another barn lost much of its roof. Trees were blown down. The tornado ended in western Pulaski County just off Arkansas Highway 10 close to where the eastern end of Higginbotham Rd. intersects the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-11 15:55:00 to 24-FEB-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tree was blown down, partially blocking Lake Winona Rd.