A strong cold front interacted with a very unstable airmass across the Midsouth during the afternoon and evening hours of February 24h. All facets of severe weather occurred.

Tornado in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:20:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRY VLY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started just south of Highway 42 about 5 miles west of the town of Cherry Valley causing damage to two farmsteads. One home on the north side of the state highway suffered the worst damage with a large portion of the roof removed. The tornado then traveled northeast about 3 miles through open fields before taking a single wide trailer off it's foundation. The tornado then lifted shortly after crossing County Road 210 approximately 4 miles northwest of Cherry Valley. Other damage included downed tree limbs and minor damage to a few farm outbuildings and one grain bin. Estimated peak wind was 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:15:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGYPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down in western Craighead county in the Eqypt area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:39:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down in West Jonesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:40:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUMANN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated gust. Light poles and trees down in the Trumann area.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 18:19:00 to 24-FEB-18 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads across town are under water.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:30:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALCOTT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roofs were blown off two barns near Highway 168 and County Road 310.

Tornado in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:21:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOBEL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The one fatality was east of Knobel Arkansas near the intersection of Highway 90 and Highway 135 in a mobile home.  A few homes, trees and power poles were damaged as the tornado tracked toward the St. Francis River. The path was intermittent. The tornado continued into Dunklin County.

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 18:06:00 to 24-FEB-18 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEISER
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started just southwest of the town of Keiser. Several buildings in town lost parts of their roofs and had windows blown out. A couple of buildings had partial or entire roof loss. Blown transformers and downed trees were observed across the community. The tornado continued through fields and then crossed Interstate 55, causing considerable damage to a hotel. Additional damage was noted to a metal building facility near Keiser Road and Denso Road. The tornado continued northeast over open fields, lifting before reaching South County Road 535. Peak winds were estimated at 125 mph.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 16:52:00 to 24-FEB-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMBODEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding reported throughout the entire Imboden area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:20:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NALLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Pavillion destroyed near Bono. Multiple reports of wind damage in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 18:15:00 to 24-FEB-18 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIESECK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Power lines down along Highway 75.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 24-FEB-18 17:00:00 to 24-FEB-18 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Significant damage to metal building at Long Road and Highway 67.