A strong storm system and cold front approached the state from the west, with showers and thunderstorms developing during the early morning hours west of Arkansas. These storms then surged east into Arkansas after sunrise on the 23rd, bringing severe weather to portions of the state.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 07:16:00 to 23-DEC-15 07:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in Danville.

Tornado in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:21:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A home was destroyed by a weak, brief tornado east of Bee Branch during the morning hours of the 23rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 07:45:00 to 23-DEC-15 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECONOMY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds blew over several trees, one of which fell onto a double-wide mobile home, killing 1 person.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:07:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOCH RIDGE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe thunderstorm winds associated with a down-burst or even a possible brief gust-nado caused damage 4 miles west of Clinton on Hwy 16. These severe thunderstorm winds damaged a home, shop and a barn. A carport was thrown and destroyed. Several trees and power lines were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 07:30:00 to 23-DEC-15 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were multiple trees and power lines blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:18:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several trees and power lines were blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:20:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERRON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some trees were blown down and several residents were without power due to damaging straight-line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:26:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGLANTINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto a home in Fairfield Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 07:40:00 to 23-DEC-15 07:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORELAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:40:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:40:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down, some of which fell onto 2 homes. A barn was blown over and there was roof damage to other buildings. Some of the trees fell onto Hwy 87 north of Mountain View.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:41:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSHMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds caused damage to a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:50:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power lines were blown down across the county. A roof was blown off a barn in Viola, and a tree fell onto a car in Mammoth Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 09:07:00 to 23-DEC-15 09:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE VLG ARPT
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several homes were severely damaged or even destroyed in the Highland area. Two mobile homes were a total loss. A shop was severely damaged, along with a few homes with their roofs torn off. Several trees and power lines were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 11:40:00 to 23-DEC-15 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATTENSAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down along Hwy 236 around Clay Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 11:43:00 to 23-DEC-15 11:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSONIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Evening Street in Judsonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 08:01:00 to 23-DEC-15 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESLIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Some trees were blown over and there was damage to an awning.

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 10:20:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUM SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 10:37:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 10:51:00 to 23-DEC-15 10:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 12:20:00 to 23-DEC-15 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 13:10:00 to 23-DEC-15 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES ARC
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 13:20:00 to 23-DEC-15 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGLAND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 13:37:00 to 23-DEC-15 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-15 14:05:00 to 23-DEC-15 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON PLANT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public