Storm Events Database

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.
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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