A complex of severe thunderstorms developed along a cold front over southern Kansas and central Oklahoma during the early morning hours of the 14th. These storms became very organized and intensified as they moved into unstable air over eastern Oklahoma during the late morning hours and over northwestern Arkansas during the afternoon hours. The complex evolved into a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms that produced widespread damaging wind. Wind damage from these storms continued through the afternoon and evening hours across southwestern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, and western Mississippi, thus meeting the definition of a derecho.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:00:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:05:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:05:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSARD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:15:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind severely damaged the roof of a business.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:17:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAINBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:17:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:18:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARLING
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter measured thunderstorm wind gusts to 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:30:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIBLER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

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

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:30:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONELM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:40:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree onto a mobile home, causing severe damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:40:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATALULA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:40:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNING
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:42:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 14-JUL-16 14:50:00 to 14-JUL-16 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNING
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines.