During the early morning hours on Sunday 1/21, a line of severe thunderstorms in the form of a quasi linear convective system (QLCS) moved through the state of Arkansas. Damaging wind was recorded from western Arkansas to Pine Bluff, with a single EF1 tornado in the LZK warning area. Additionally, there was a single report of hail in far western Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 22-JAN-18 00:53:00 to 22-JAN-18 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There was a 2 mile swath of damage that started at Arkla Valley and Highway 287. Multiple structures were destroyed, roofs were tore off, and trees and power lines were down.

Tornado in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 22-JAN-18 00:49:00 to 22-JAN-18 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The most extensive damage occurred to the Needs Creek Church and adjacent neighborhood.  The church suffered extensive roof damage, as did a few homes in the neighborhood.  Other damage includes the destruction of outbuildings and minor roof damage to other buildings along the path.  Winds in the Needs Creek area were estimated to have been near 100 mph (EF1), the highest estimated for this tornado. Trees and power lines were reported down in the area as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 21-JAN-18 21:55:00 to 21-JAN-18 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE PINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several small sheds were destroyed along with some large trees blown over near Highway 103.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 21-JAN-18 23:10:00 to 21-JAN-18 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO GAP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An attached carport was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 22-JAN-18 02:38:00 to 22-JAN-18 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The awning of a gas station at Highway 65 and 425 was destroyed. Power outages were reported on the east side of town near the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 22-JAN-18 00:44:00 to 22-JAN-18 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKLES GAP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A house sustained damage. Several roof shingles were blown off. The top of the chimney was blown off. A door was blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 22-JAN-18 00:53:00 to 22-JAN-18 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The roof was blown off Needs Creek Baptist Church east of Springhill. Trees and power lines were reported down in the area as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 21-JAN-18 21:53:00 to 21-JAN-18 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees, outbuildings, and a carport were down or damaged near the community of Woodland, which is northwest of Clarksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 21-JAN-18 23:10:00 to 21-JAN-18 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A house sustained minor roof damage (uplifted shingles and gutter damage) from straight-line winds. Additionally, a trampoline was lifted and displaced approximately 100 yards, sustaining damage as well.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 21-JAN-18 23:10:00 to 21-JAN-18 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public