The month started off with a bang on the 10th. It felt like spring in Arkansas, with high temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s. As the day began, a powerful storm system was looming to the west in New Mexico. Moisture levels were on the rise ahead of the system. It was a perfect setup for severe weather and flash flooding.
By late afternoon and into the overnight hours/early on the 11th, a massive damaging wind episode unfolded. Wind gusts from 60 to 90 mph pounded parts of the state. Trees and/or power lines were downed at Yellville (Marion County), Henderson (Baxter County), Elizabeth (Fulton County), Melbourne (Izard County), Leslie (Searcy County), a few miles west of Arkadelphia (Clark County), Malvern (Hot Spring County), Judsonia (White County), Fordyce (Dallas County), Pine Bluff (Jefferson County), Cotton Plant (Woodruff County), Monticello (Drew County), St. Charles (Arkansas County), and Watson (Desha County). Some fallen trees landed on homes. Wind recording equipment measured a 74 mph gust at Fargo (Monroe County), and a 71 mph gust at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (Drew County).
There were also isolated tornadoes. At 740 pm CST on the 10th, a tornado (rated EF2) was spawned southwest of Midway (Logan County). The tornado cut close to a fourteen mile path before dissipating northeast of Scranton (Logan County).
Nine other mostly weak tornadoes (eight rated EF1/one rated EF2) were confirmed across the state through the wee hours of the 11th. Two of these tornadoes were in the Little Rock County Warning Area near Seaton (Lonoke County) and Jerome (Drew County). The former tornado blew in a grain bin and tossed a shed into nearby trees. The latter tornado mangled a silo. Trees were uprooted or snapped, and utility poles were taken out.
A few places reported sleet or snow on the back side of the system.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:09:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HALL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed in several places in White Hall.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 22:47:00 to 10-JAN-20 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power line was down on Hwy 300 southeast of Perryville.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 04:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGELBERG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported all directions of Hwy 166 at mile marker 3 were closed due to high water. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 22:00:00 to 10-JAN-20 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Boat docks were damaged at Lake Norfork at Frog Pond, Hand Cover, and School Bus Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:20:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on West 18th Street and on South Pine Street.

Winter Weather in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 11:29:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A trace of snow fell at Hot Springs.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 04:15:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGELBERG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported all directions of Hwy 166 at mile marker 3 were closed due to high water. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 19:52:00 to 10-JAN-20 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reported trees down near the intersection of Hwy 109 and Hwy 22 in the Midway area. The time was estimated from radar and the report was relayed via social media.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 23:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Correction...Highway 80 between Hon and Waldron was closed due to high water flowing over the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:28:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAITH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down and some were on homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 21:22:00 to 10-JAN-20 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: YELLVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown and some were on homes and vehicles. Several outbuildings were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 22:13:00 to 10-JAN-20 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was damage to a boat dock on Norfork Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 21:26:00 to 10-JAN-20 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed between Hwy 254 and Hwy 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 23:28:00 to 10-JAN-20 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a house 3 miles west of Arkadelphia on Hwy 26.

Winter Weather in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 13:07:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A trace of snow was observed.

Tornado in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 19:44:00 to 10-JAN-20 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down east of Cove Lake off of Mt. Salem Road where a barn was destroyed. It continued northeast damaging a mobile home along St. Louis Valley Road. After crossing Arkansas Hwy. 109 just west of Midway, the tornado destroyed a mobile home off of Old Military Rd. As it crossed Hwy. 109 again south of Prairie View, chicken houses were destroyed. Homes lost large sections of their roofs along Parks Rd. southeast of Prairie View, but most of their walls remained. Additional outbuildings and chicken houses were damaged or destroyed east of Scranton. Several trees and power lines were  blown down along the path. The tornado lifted just north of the Tokalon community.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 00:39:00 to 11-JAN-20 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER GROVE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter located along Hwy 270 between Sheridan and White Hall reported strong winds threw an anchored carport against their home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 00:51:00 to 11-JAN-20 00:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKEMORE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power poles were snapped. Several roofs sustained major damage and a metal farm shop was completely destroyed.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 05:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported Hwy 83 and Hwy 54 south of Gould were closed due to high water. Time was estimated from radar.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 00:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two cars were stuck in high water on LaHarpe Blvd. near the Broadway Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 21:07:00 to 10-JAN-20 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A report was received of a home destroyed off of Hwy 27.

Flash Flood in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 03:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE VLG ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported Hwy 62 and Hwy 175 near Cherokee Village were flooded. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 03:05:00 to 11-JAN-20 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were downed in St. Charles.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 21:34:00 to 10-JAN-20 21:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNA
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm wind damage from 75-85 mph winds was found across far northwest Van Buren county near and south of the town of Leslie. Numerous trees were downed, and there was damage to the roofs of a couple of homes and a small commercial building.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 22:19:00 to 10-JAN-20 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down and damaged a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 22:20:00 to 10-JAN-20 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 23:59:00 to 10-JAN-20 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree limb was blown down out of a tree.

Winter Weather in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 13:30:00 to 11-JAN-20 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Sleet mixed with rain at Marshall.

Tornado in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 00:58:00 to 11-JAN-20 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEATON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Part of a grain bin was blown in. Several power poles were snapped. A house sustained roof damage. A storage shed set into the ground with concrete was blown up and out of the ground about 100 feet. It ended up in several large trees and was completely destroyed. Part of the roof of a metal barn was peeled back.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 23:31:00 to 10-JAN-20 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Received a report of a tree falling on a house in Malvern, and several trees and power lines were down across the county.

Tornado in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 03:24:00 to 11-JAN-20 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEROME
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado struck a series of large industrial grain and feed silos and caused substantial damage. One of the silos had its foundation ripped out of the ground and it was bolted into concrete in several locations. The roof of another large silo was blown downwind at least a half mile and fell apart into pieces. Power poles were snapped and trees were snapped at the trunk or uprooted along this short path.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:35:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENSETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported 2 power poles knocked over near the 370 block of Hwy 385 South.

Heavy Rain in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 08:29:00 to 11-JAN-20 08:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The overnight rainfall was 2.78 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:49:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON PLANT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 02:27:00 to 11-JAN-20 05:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported ongoing water rescues in the midtown area of Little Rock due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 04:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported Hwy 224 south of Swifton was closed due to high water. Time was estimated from radar.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 04:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JESUP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported Hwy 115 near Jessup was closed due to high water. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 02:39:00 to 11-JAN-20 02:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 22:37:00 to 10-JAN-20 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELBOURNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 00:49:00 to 11-JAN-20 00:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSONIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed around Judsonia and in other areas of northern White County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 21:50:00 to 10-JAN-20 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE BROTHERS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn was flattened and another barn roof landed on vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 03:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGE HGTS
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The RAWS site at the University of Arkansas at Monticello measured a 71 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 02:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down between University Dr. and Bowser Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 02:53:00 to 11-JAN-20 02:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large swath of thunderstorm wind damage was found from 7.5 miles southwest of Monticello moving southeast, ending near the town of Jerome. The damage to the trees and homes in this path were found to be consistent with 80 to 95 mph winds.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 11:10:00 to 11-JAN-20 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Freezing rain and sleet were falling on Mt. Magazine.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:55:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZENT
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site northeast of Fargo measured a 74 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 03:31:00 to 11-JAN-20 03:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were downed along Hwy 1 at Watson.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 04:00:00 to 11-JAN-20 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JESUP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported Hwy 115 near Jesup closed due to high water. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 19:50:00 to 10-JAN-20 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A spotter reported downed power lines north of Hwy 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:02:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Hwy 229 near Hwy 8 and both lanes were blocked.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 02:45:00 to 11-JAN-20 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ARDOT reported Hwy 13 north of McRae was closed due to high water. Time was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 11-JAN-20 01:13:00 to 11-JAN-20 01:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAITH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A fence was blown down and a tree fell on to an out building.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 10-JAN-20 20:16:00 to 10-JAN-20 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo from social media showed a tree down on a mobile home.