Severe thunderstorms developed over eastern Oklahoma during the morning hours ahead of a strong cold front that was moving across the region. These storms moved into western Arkansas during the afternoon hours. Unseasonably warm and moist air was in place ahead of the front and very strong wind shear was present, allowing storms to become long-lived and organized. Damaging wind and three tornadoes resulted from these storms.

Tornado in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 14:57:00 to 29-JAN-13 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the second of two segments of this tornado. The tornado moved into Crawford County, Arkansas, tearing a path through the woods of more than 1/3 of a mile wide. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. The most pronounced tree damage was on Rainwater Road northwest of Uniontown. Power poles were snapped and a home had minor damage. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 115 to 125 mph.

Tornado in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 15:57:00 to 29-JAN-13 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKHOUSE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado destroyed several barns and outbuildings, damaged a couple homes, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and blew down power poles. Several cows were killed by flying debris at a farm where several barns were destroyed. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 105 to 115 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 16:01:00 to 29-JAN-13 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 29-JAN-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 16:11:00 to 29-JAN-13 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN FOREST
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs and power lines and damaged the roofs of three chicken houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 16:31:00 to 29-JAN-13 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 17:03:00 to 29-JAN-13 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind shifted a mobile home from its foundation.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 29-JAN-13 15:34:00 to 29-JAN-13 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado damaged 40 to 50 homes, destroyed barns and outbuildings, destroyed chicken houses, and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. The most significant damage to permanent homes was structural damage to several roofs. Based on this damage, the maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.