A low pressure system passing by to the northwest of Arkansas brought two rounds of winter weather from the 20th into the 21st. During the morning of the 20th, light snow, occasionally mixed with sleet, broke out in western Arkansas. Most snowfall was in the 1 to 2 inch range, with spotty totals around 3 inches. Some areas of light snow, sleet, and freezing rain continued into the evening in the northern part of Arkansas, with light rain in the south. Precipitation began to pick up considerably toward dawn on the 21st and continued throughout much of the day. Freezing rain was the predominant precipitation type in the north, while a cold rain fell in the south. Thunderstorms occurred in all sections of the state. In the northern part of Arkansas, an ice storm occurred, with ice accruals generally in the 1/4 to 1/2 inch range. However, there were some totals around 3/4 inch, especially in Stone, Izard, Sharp, and Independence counties. Altogether, about 10,000 power outages were reported. Meanwhile, isolated severe storms with large hail occurred in the south.

Lightning in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-13 08:30:00 to 21-FEB-13 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house was struck by lightning, causing a fire. Due to the amount of lightning in the area, firefighters delayed climbing onto the roof of the house. Four people lived in the house, but no one was injured.

Ice Storm in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 16:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Weather in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 07:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Winter Weather in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 08:30:00 to 21-FEB-13 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winter Weather in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winter Weather in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winter Weather in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winter Weather in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winter Weather in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 18:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Hail in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-13 07:31:00 to 21-FEB-13 07:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-13 08:16:00 to 21-FEB-13 08:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEBERGEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-13 09:18:00 to 21-FEB-13 09:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALSTEAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail the size of quarters fell at Interstate 430 and Col. Glenn Rd.

Lightning in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-13 10:13:00 to 21-FEB-13 10:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a church in Arkadelphia, destroying the steeple and damaging the roof.

Ice Storm in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-FEB-13 10:52:00 to 21-FEB-13 10:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORK)NO LITTLE ROCK ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny size hail fell at the National Weather Service office.

Ice Storm in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 23:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Ice Storm in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 13:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ice Storm in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 16:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 13:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

Winter Weather in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 09:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Ice Storm in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Weather in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 10:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Winter Weather in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Ice Storm in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 21:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Ice Storm in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 20-FEB-13 16:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations