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Event Details:
Event | Tornado |
-- Scale | EF2 |
-- Length | 5.28 Miles |
-- Width | 880 Yards |
State | ARKANSAS |
County/Area | BAXTER |
WFO | LZK |
Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
NCEI Data Source | CSV |
Begin Date | 2008-02-05 17:11 CST-6 |
Begin Location | 1ESE COTTER |
Begin Lat/Lon | 36.2667/-92.5154 |
End Date | 2008-02-05 17:16 CST-6 |
End Location | 2E WHITEVILLE |
End Lat/Lon | 36.3186/-92.4458 |
Deaths Direct/Indirect | 1/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
Injuries Direct/Indirect | 35/0 |
Property Damage | 15.75M |
Crop Damage | 0.00K |
Episode Narrative | Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. |
Event Narrative | The tornado moved from Marion County, north-northeast of Rea Valley, into Baxter County, just east-southeast of Cotter. A survey by the Red Cross indicated 21 houses were destroyed, 23 suffered major damage, 35 had minor damage, and 147 others were affected. In addition, 9 mobile homes were destroyed, 12 suffered major damage, 10 had minor damage, and 10 others were affected. One fatality occurred in a mobile home park. Most of the residential structures were in the area around Gassville. A number of businesses in Gassville, along U.S. Highway 62/412, were damaged. Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. The tornado dissipated before reaching Mountain Home. |
Event Fatality Details:
Type | Age | Gender | Fatality Location |
---|---|---|---|
Death (Direct) | 77 | Female | Mobile/Trailer Home |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.All events for this episode:
Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Totals: | 14 | 175 | 137.285M | 0.00K | |||||||
CLARKSVILLE | JOHNSON CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 14:15 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
LUDWIG | JOHNSON CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 14:20 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
TILLY | POPE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 14:40 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
PINDALL | SEARCY CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 15:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
JEROME | DREW CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 2.50 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
MONTICELLO | DREW CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
HON | SCOTT CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 16:15 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
NEELY | YELL CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 16:49 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
HOLLA BEND | POPE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 16:50 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
CARDEN BOTTOMS | YELL CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 16:52 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
GALLA ROCK | POPE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 16:54 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 5 | 15 | 11.500M | 0.00K |
ATKINS | POPE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:02 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
WARE'S CHAPEL | MARION CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:02 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 1 | 1.750M | 0.00K |
HATTIEVILLE | CONWAY CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:08 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 2 | 5 | 14.500M | 0.00K |
COTTER | BAXTER CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:11 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 1 | 35 | 15.750M | 0.00K |
CLEVELAND | CONWAY CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:21 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
BEVERAGE TOWN | VAN BUREN CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:23 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF4 | 3 | 77 | 22.750M | 0.00K |
BIRTA | YELL CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:31 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
REYDELL | JEFFERSON CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
RUSHING | STONE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 17:51 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF4 | 1 | 7 | 29.000M | 0.00K |
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE | GARLAND CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 18:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
GUION | IZARD CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 18:16 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 2 | 20 | 11.500M | 0.00K |
SLOVAK | PRAIRIE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 18:24 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
SHERIDAN | GRANT CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 18:25 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
BENTON | SALINE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 18:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
HORSESHOE BEND | SHARP CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 18:41 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 0 | 15 | 30.000M | 0.00K |
SPARKMAN | DALLAS CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 18:50 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
CABOT | LONOKE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
ENGLAND | LONOKE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
LITTLE ROCK | PULASKI CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
FUNSTON | FAULKNER CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:05 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
QUITMAN | CLEBURNE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:05 | CST-6 | Lightning | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K | |
EL PASO | WHITE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:08 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
(LIT)LITTLE ROCK ADA | PULASKI CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:13 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
(LRF)LITTLE ROCK AFB | PULASKI CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:17 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 51 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
FLORAL | INDEPENDENCE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K |
CLARENDON | MONROE CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 19:48 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
MARSDEN | BRADLEY CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 20:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
DE WITT | ARKANSAS CO. | AR | 02/05/2008 | 20:43 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
Totals: | 14 | 175 | 137.285M | 0.00K |