Strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the evening hours of the 6th over north central Oklahoma, along a cold front that moved into the area. A very moist and moderately unstable air mass was in place over northwestern Arkansas ahead of these storms. The line of thunderstorms moved east across northwestern Arkansas during the evening hours of the 6th and early morning hours of the 7th, producing hail up to half dollar size and damaging wind. Other strong to severe thunderstorms developed well ahead of the cold front across east central Oklahoma. Strong wind shear that was present in the atmosphere over the area allowed some of these storms to develop into supercell thunderstorms as they moved into northwestern Arkansas during the evening. A tornado and hail up to quarter size resulted from these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAR-17 00:00:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHFILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a small tree onto Highway 12, and snapped numerous large tree limbs in and around town.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 22:25:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRICKLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Hail in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:12:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WITTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Tornado in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 22:51:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSET
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the first of two segments of this tornado. In Washington County, this tornado uprooted trees and snapped large tree limbs. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 85 to 95 mph. The tornado continued into Madison County.

Tornado in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 22:55:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEALTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The is the second segment of a two segment tornado. In Madison County, this tornado damaged chicken houses, damaged a home, and uprooted trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 85 to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:14:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEA RIDGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:15:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEA RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:18:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:25:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHFILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVETTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines on Highway 72, uprooted a couple trees, and snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAR-17 23:58:00 to 06-MAR-17 23:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree near W Wedington Drive and Steamboat Drive on the west side of Fayetteville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAR-17 00:00:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAR-17 00:03:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree and damaged shingles of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAR-17 00:50:00 to 07-MAR-17 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home and blew down portions of a privacy fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAR-17 01:05:00 to 07-MAR-17 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees on Highway 309 south of Ozark.