A strong storm system brought a line of thunderstorms with several tornadoes on March 1, 2017.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 01:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMBERLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted and power lines were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 68 MPH wind gust was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLIPPIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of a roof was removed from a home and some vehicles were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported several homes and mobile homes were damaged in the Center Ridge area. One camper was destroyed and several trees were down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 01:38:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZADOCK
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong straight line wind damage was surveyed beginning near the intersection of Strawberry Loop Road and Minnow Creek Road and was scattered along a west to east oriented line ending just north of Hagarville at an Adventure Farm just north of town. There were a few outbuildings destroyed within this swath of damage, some of which were well constructed. A wallaby and her baby were killed when a nursery barn was destroyed at the Adventure Farm north of Hagarville. The damage was consistent with thunderstorm winds of 80 to 90 mph. Several trees were also uprooted in between the start and end points of damage.

Tornado in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 01:29:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMAR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down at Lamar, with severe roof damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained storm spotter estimated winds in excess of 60 mph with trees down in the aea.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Roof damage was reported to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:46:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBER SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media shows a large tree has fallen through a house in Heber Springs.

Tornado in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:33:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSROADS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down, uprooted, or snapped along the path of the tornado. A home had some windows blown out, and some roof damage. Several outbuildings were damaged.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 04:49:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 04:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds up to 90 mph damaged dozens of structures from Clinton to Fairfield Bay. Numerous trees and power poles were downed or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRASCO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds uprooted numerous huge trees, with several of these along Highway 25.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG FLAT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed or snapped numerous trees, with one tree on a mobile home. A window was also blown out.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 01:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread wind damage across the county with numerous trees and power lines down.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 05:01:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SISEMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE VLG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

OEM Director reported windows damaged, yawnings and tree limbs down throughout the area. Personal weather instrument recorded 64 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media reports trees and power lines down in Hardy.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:23:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALD KNOB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported just north of Bald Knob.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported several trailers have been flipped over.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELL STATION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported several houses damaged and power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:25:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALCO
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Personal instrument owned by public recorded a 63 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down. A tree was reported on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:17:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCHARD SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 MPH wind gust was observed at the Blanchard Springs RAWS site.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:37:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 57 mph wind gust was observed at the KM19 AWOS.

Hail in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GLAISE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hail in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:34:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY HILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Strong winds downed many trees in the Cove Creek Recreation Area. Likely the rear flanking downdraft from the same storm that produced a tornado at Crossroads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Extensive damage was found near the Newport airport at a prison. Some structural damage was noted, including a rolled over mobile home and roof damage at a couple of barns. Wind gusts reached at least 90 mph.

Tornado in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:16:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: RHONDO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The survey team found uplift of door into an outbuilding, that caused significant damage to the roof.  Another outbuilding sustained significant damage and was pushed off its foundation. Additionally, several trees were uprooted.

Tornado in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:18:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Survey team found partial damage to a roof and a few barns destroyed.

Tornado in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:20:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The survey team found numerous trees and power poles downed or snapped and structural damage to a few homes. One home had the back of a garage blown out and part of the roof removed in the back. A storage building was hit broadside and thrown. On US 67/167, road signs were obliterated. South of the tornado, there was random damage to structures, including doors blown in at a fire house. This was caused by straight-line winds. Farther east toward the Newport Airport, there was extensive damage at a prison. A mobile home was rolled, and a couple of barns had mostly roof damage. Straight-line winds were estimated at 80-90 mph. Wind gusts reached 66 mph at the Newport Airport. The survey team would like to thank Don Ivie, Jackson County Emergency Manager, for his valuable assistance during this survey.

Tornado in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:13:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GLAISE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The survey team found extensive tree damage, with numerous trees downed or snapped. In one location, the trees were very large, with one tree crushing a tractor. Several homes had mostly roof damage, with one roof mostly removed. The survey team would like to thank Don Ivie, Jackson County Emergency Manager, for his valuable assistance during this survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:00:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENBRIER
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The wind tore a metal roof off a barn...removed structure from porch and threw it into the trees...tore part of siding off of house...and picked up and blew trampoline and basketball goal into the tree line. Winds were estimated over 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEE BRANCH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were down and outbuildings damaged. There was shingle damage to houses and sheet metal and other debris was scattered around.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:57:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVENING SHADE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several trees were down around evening shade.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENBRIER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The wind tore a metal roof off a barn...removed structure from porch and threw it into the trees...tore part of siding off of house...and picked up and blew trampoline and basketball goal into the tree line. Winds were estimated over 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:12:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage was reported in and around Marshall. Roof, tree, and building damage was reported. The county barn was reported demolished.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:13:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMO
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A personal weather instrument recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 02:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERUSALEM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down and there was damage to homes in Jerusalem and Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAR-17 03:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHSIDE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down. A tree was reported on a house.