A line of storms produce damaging winds and tornadoes.

Tornado in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 18:54:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began near the intersection of Ashley 270 Road and Ashley 25 Road west of the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in southern Ashley County. As it moved northeast, the tornado uprooted, snapped, or damaged trees along its path. It crossed over several highways, county roads, and low-lying areas through the county until it reached Montrose near the intersection of US Highway 82 and 165. There the tornado intensified to its maximum intensity of EF-2 with estimated peak winds of 120 mph.  Along US 82 near 9th Street, a small guest home on concrete blocks was pushed off its foundation and destroyed.  A nearby mobile home was rolled across three parked cars which were also destroyed. Several sheds and outbuildings were destroyed in the immediate vicinity as well. Widespread damage was common in the western part of town where many homes suffered minor to moderate roof damage.  Several trees were uprooted or snapped along with continued minor to moderate residential damage as the tornado moved northeast and across northern Montrose. It crossed US 165 north of Montrose where an outbuilding was destroyed. As the tornado moved into farmland northeast of town, a center pivot irrigation system was destroyed.  It continued northeast into Chicot County and across the intersection of Arkansas Highways 144 and 293 where a home and several buildings lost roofing and paneling, and some power poles were blown down. The tornado crossed US Highway 65 and Cedar Road near the Bellaire community in northern Chicot County, blew down a few power poles and damaged a few trees, and then dissipated shortly after crossing into Desha County.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 03-JAN-23 07:45:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUNTAIN HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was up to the porch of a house near Fountain Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 19:17:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous buildings suffered roofing damage consisting of primarily shingle loss or tin peeling. Several large branches were also downed. Damage was consistent with strong southerly winds and stretched from Portland eastward along Highway 160. The most substantial damage occurred to an outbuilding that suffered enough roof damage to have insulation strewn down wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 19:17:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMPIRE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A shed had the roof peeled and a wall pushed inward in this area.

Tornado in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 19:30:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: COSGROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began near the intersection of Ashley 270 Road and Ashley 25 Road west of the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in southern Ashley County. As it moved northeast, the tornado uprooted, snapped, or damaged trees along its path. It crossed over several highways, county roads, and low-lying areas through the county until it reached Montrose near the intersection of US Highway 82 and 165. There the tornado intensified to its maximum intensity of EF-2 with estimated peak winds of 120 mph.  Along US 82 near 9th Street, a small guest home on concrete blocks was pushed off its foundation and destroyed.  A nearby mobile home was rolled across three parked cars which were also destroyed. Several sheds and outbuildings were destroyed in the immediate vicinity as well. Widespread damage was common in the western part of town where many homes suffered minor to moderate roof damage.  Several trees were uprooted or snapped along with continued minor to moderate residential damage as the tornado moved northeast and across northern Montrose. It crossed US 165 north of Montrose where an outbuilding was destroyed. As the tornado moved into farmland northeast of town, a center pivot irrigation system was destroyed.  It continued northeast into Chicot County and across the intersection of Arkansas Highways 144 and 293 where a home and several buildings lost roofing and paneling, and some power poles were blown down. The tornado crossed US Highway 65 and Cedar Road near the Bellaire community in northern Chicot County, blew down a few power poles and damaged a few trees, and then dissipated shortly after crossing into Desha County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 19:23:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tractor trailer overturned, structure damage  on Highway 82 west of Montrose Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 19:24:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Families trapped in homes due to downed  trees and powerlines on West 3rd street and West 2nd street in Montrose Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 03-JAN-23 07:34:00 to 03-JAN-23 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 03-JAN-23 07:35:00 to 03-JAN-23 07:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICOT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were reported down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 03-JAN-23 07:45:00 to 03-JAN-23 07:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUM CORNER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and powerlines were reported downed in  the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 19:36:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON LAKE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gusts to 59 mph was reported from a private weather station near the Beouf River.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 19:40:00 to 02-JAN-23 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC MILLIAN CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured at private weather station at lake village municipal airport.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 03-JAN-23 07:05:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding reported on Washington Street and Ashley Road.

Tornado in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 02-JAN-23 21:07:00 to 02-JAN-23 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed along Creech Rd, where minor roof damage occurred to a home and a trampoline was tossed, some small trees were snapped, and several large limbs were downed. It continued northeastward, crossing Pine Grove Rd where multiple sheds and a small trailer were damaged, additional trees were downed, and a home experienced shingle damage. Two more homes received minor roof damage and two more sheds were damaged as the tornado crossed LA Hwy 585. One small shed was demolished and another was damaged along Dawson Rd before the tornado turned more northward. As the tornado crossed Arkla Rd at the Arkansas state line, a home sustained shingle damage and a trampoline was tossed, then a barn was blown down and a shed was tossed before the tornado dissipated shortly thereafter.

Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 03-JAN-23 07:30:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERMOTT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Speedway Street Flooded.