Subj : Storm Damage Survey
To : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Thu Apr 19 2018 08:05 am
NOTE: Of these damage surveys, tornadoes that only affected Arkansas are
included. Tornadoes in adjacent states for that particular National Weather
Service Office County Warning Area outside of Arkansas, are not included.
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
518 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
...NWS Damage Survey For April 13-14 Severe Weather...
End Date: April 13 2018
End Time: 914 PM
End Location: 2.3 SW Oppelo
End Lat/Lon: 35.0807 / -92.7995
Survey Summary:
Several trees were snapped or uprooted near Timberlake Reservoir.
The damage pattern indicated a very brief tornado touchdown with
the majority of damage confined to the Haynes Lane area. Minimal
limb damage was noted farther east along Timberlake Road, with
one home missing some shingles. However, it cannot be determined
if this damage was caused by the tornado or strong, non-tornadic
winds.
Start Date: April 13 2018
Start Time: 1013 PM
Start Location: 4.2 SE El Paso
Start Lat/Lon: 35.0921 / -92.0340
End Date: April 13 2018
End Time: 1014 PM
End Location: 4.25 SE El Paso
End Lat/Lon: 35.0921 / -92.0324
Survey Summary:
This was along Bears Den Lane southeast of El Paso. Some trees were
snapped or uprooted and an outbuilding lost its metal roof, which
was strewn in a field east of the property.
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories.
EF0...Weak......65 TO 85 MPH
EF1...Weak......86 TO 110 MPH
EF2...Strong....111 TO 135 MPH
EF3...Strong....136 TO 165 MPH
EF4...Violent...166 TO 200MPH
EF5...Violent...>200MPH
End Date: April 13 2018
End Time: 933 PM CDT
End Location: Mountain Home / Baxter/ AR
End Lat/Lon: 36.3467 / -92.3837
Survey Summary:
Utility poles were blown down. Several businesses sustained heavy
damage. A nursing home lost part of its roof and had to be
evacuated. The survey team found damage consistent with straight-
line or microburst winds, with sustained speeds estimated from
85-90 MPH.
NOTE:
The Information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
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Public Information Statement...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tulsa OK
623 PM CDT Sun Apr 15 2018
...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 04/13/18 TORNADO EVENT...
.OVERVIEW...A supercell developed over northeastern Le Flore County
Oklahoma during the afternoon of April 13th. The storm intensified as
it moved northeast into northern Sebastian County and southern
Crawford County Arkansas, where it produced a strong tornado.
Another storm produced a weak tornado over northeastern Sebastian
County Arkansas and southwestern Franklin County Arkansas. An NWS
storm damage survey team investigated these areas on April 14th. The
following summarizes the results of their survey.
Start Date: April 13 2018
Start Time: 404 pm CDT
Start Location: 1.5 NNE Rudy / Crawford County / AR
Start Lat/Lon: 35.5490 / -94.2621
End Date: April 13 2018
End Time: 419 pm CDT
End Location: 3.1 ESE Chester / Crawford County / AR
End Lat/Lon: 35.6730 / -94.1222
Survey Summary: This tornado developed north of Rudy where numerous
trees were snapped and uprooted as it crossed Frog Bayou Drive. The
tornado then severely damage a home, destroyed outbuildings, and
snapped or uprooted numerous trees on Stapp Lane. Outbuildings were
destroyed and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado
crossed Lancaster Road and County Road 27. The tornado continued to
move northeast across Highway 282 and I-49 where several cars were
rolled off the highway and severe damage to trees was noted. Several
mobile homes were destroyed, a permanent home was damaged, and severe
tree damage was noted as the tornado moved across Overlook Trail. A
well-built outbuilding was destroyed and a home was severely damaged
on Locust Mountain Road. Numerous trees were also snapped and
uprooted in this area. Another home was severely damaged on Dollard
Road before moving into Mountainburg, where numerous homes and
businesses were damaged, outbuildings were destroyed, and trees and
power poles were blown down. The tornado then moved south and finally
east of Lake Fort Smith, where homes were damaged, outbuildings were
destroyed, and trees and power poles were blown down.
Start Date: April 13 2018
Start Time: 546 pm CDT
Start Location: 4.3 E Lavaca / Sebastian County / AR
Start Lat/Lon: 35.3300 / -94.1006
End Date: April 13 2018
End Time: 554 pm CDT
End Location: 6 SW Cecil / Franklin County / AR
End Lat/Lon: 35.3896 / -94.0341
Survey Summary: This tornado developed about a mile west of the
Sebastian/Franklin County line near Military Road where trees were
uprooted and power poles were snapped. The tornado moved northeast
and damaged a mobile home, and uprooted trees as it crossed James
Road and Ridge Road. Large tree limbs were snapped as it crossed
Highway 217 and Highway 215 before dissipating south of Case Road.
EF Scale: The enhanced Fujita scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories.
EF0...weak......65 To 85 mph
EF1...weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...violent...>200 mph
Note:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport La
610 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
...Preliminary NWS Damage Survey Results For April 13 and April 14,
2018 Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Events...
Start Date: 04/13/2018
Start Time: 7:11 PM CDT
Start Location: 1.53 miles SW of Umpire / Howard County, AR
Start Lat/Lon: 34.2589/-94.06316
End Date: 04/13/2018
End Time: 7:20 PM CDT
End Location: 0.84 miles NW of Umpire / Howard County, AR
End_Lat/Lon: 34.2870/-94.0612
Survey_Summary: This tornado touched down along Kirby Road southwest
of the Umpire community, where it crossed Cedar Hill Road. Several trees
were uprooted, portions of a tin roof were peeled back from a metal
barn, and a nearby poorly constructed metal barn was destroyed. The
tornado was strongest near and north of Cedar Hill Road, where it snapped
numerous trees and power poles, before crossing Kirby Road, uprooting
additional trees. Intermittent damage was found as it continued north,
before the tornado lifted just north of Highway 278 northwest of Umpire.
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted here before finally lifting.
.Tornado #13 in Union County Arkansas in the Faircrest Community...
Start Date: 04/14/2018
Start Time: 1:51 AM CDT
Start Location: 6 miles S of El Dorado / Union County, AR
Start Lat/Lon: 33.1095 / -92.6548
End Date: 04/14/2018
End Time: 2:00 AM CDT
End Location: 6 miles ESE of El Dorado / Union County, AR
End_Lat/Lon: 33.1667 / -92.5522
Survey Summary: A tornado touched down along Highway 167 just
north of Wingfield Lake Road and quickly intensified over the
Faircrest community. The tornado reached it maximum intensity and
width along Peace and Mount Union Roads. It uprooted and snapped
numerous trees in this location and damaged the roofs of several
homes. It rolled and destroyed a travel trailer and did roof
damage to a number of mobile homes as well. The tornado traveled
northeast and did sporadic tree damage along Iron Mountain Road
before it crossed Bayou de Loutre. The tornado continued northeast
and uprooted a few trees along Patterson Loop Road and Hibanks
Road. The tornado re-strengthened as it crossed Highway 82 and
uprooted and snapped several trees near the Hope Landing
organization just west of Spencer Lane. The tornado did minor tree
damage just north of this location before lifting.
.Tornado #15 in Union County Arkansas Southeast of El Dorado...
Start Date: 04/14/2018
Start Time: 2:03 AM CDT
Start Location: 7 miles ESE of El Dorado / Union County, AR
Start Lat/Lon: 33.1878 / -92.5317
End Date: 04/14/2018
End Time: 2:09 AM CDT
End Location: 8 miles ENE of El Dorado / Union County, AR
End_Lat/Lon: 33.2229 / -92.4539
Survey Summary: A tornado touched down along Nick Springs Road just
east of Spencer Lane. It uprooted and snapped trees here along with
breaking several large branches. The tornado continued northeast and
intersected Lawson Road where it rapidly intensified to its strongest
and widest point. It did considerable tree damage here and damaged
the roofs of a number of homes, mobile homes, and barns in this
location. Widespread tree damage was found here that included numerous
uprooted and snapped trees. The tornado continued northeast where it
uprooted several trees along Frisby Road; a number of trees landed on
homes in this location. The tornado then continued northeast where it
uprooted a number of more trees along Rhodes Chapel Road before lifting
to the northeast of here.
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies
tornadoes into the following categories.
EF0...Weak......65 TO 85 MPH
EF1...Weak......86 TO 110 MPH
EF2...Strong....111 TO 135 MPH
EF3...Strong....136 TO 165 MPH
EF4...Violent...166 TO 200 MPH
EF5...Violent...>200 MPH
Note:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS storm data.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
433 PM CDT Tue Apr 17 2018
...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR APRIL 13-14, 2018 TORNADO EVENT - UPDATE
#7...
Start Date: 4/14/2018
Start Time: 2:42 AM CDT
Start Location: 8 SSW Crossett / Ashley County / AR
Start Lat/Lon: 33.017 / -92.0066
End Date: 4/14/2018
End Time: 2:47 AM CDT
End Location: 7 S Crossett / Ashley County / AR
End Lat/Lon: 33.0325 / -91.9634
Summary: This tornado originated in a flooded lowland over the Casey
Jones Wildlife Management Area. The beginning point is estimated due
to a lack of road access. The tornado tracked eastward across Ashley
County roads 211, 703, 205, 3, 201, 202, and 2. Along its path, the
tornado produced prolific tree damage, with many large uprooted and
some snapped trees. A few homes were damaged by falling trees, some
significantly, and a few also sustained shingle damage. The tornado
ended in a wooded area north of Ashley Co Rd 2 and south of Ashley
Co Rd 229.
Start Date: 4/14/2018
Start Time: 2:53 AM CDT
Start Location: 4 E Crossett / Ashley County / AR
Start Lat/Lon: 33.1205 / -91.8961
End Date: 4/14/2018
End Time: 2:58 AM CDT
End Location: 6 SSW Hamburg / Ashley County / AR
End Lat/Lon: 33.1358 / -91.8286
Summary: The tornado began near the intersection of Ashley Co Rd 7 E
and Ashley Co Rd 7 S and tracked east northeastward. It reached peak
intensity as it moved across Ashley Co Rd 23, where a significant
number of trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. The tornado
then began to roughly parallel US 82 from Ashley Co Rd 149 eastward
to Ashley Co Rd 24. It lifted near Hanks Creek just north of US 82
before reaching US 425. There was also some structural damage to
small sheds along the path.
.MONTROSE / NORTHEAST ASHLEY AND WESTERN CHICOT COUNTY TORNADO...
Start Date: 4/14/2018
Start Time: 3:22 AM CDT
Start Location: 2 NNE Portland / Ashley County / AR
Start Lat/Lon: 33.267 / -91.5019
End Date: 4/14/2018
End Time: 3:34 AM CDT
End Location: 5 W Lake Village / Chicot County / AR
End Lat/Lon: 33.3225 / -91.3681
Summary: The tornado began along US 165 between Portland and
Montrose, where a few older utility poles were damaged and moved
northwest across open fields, damaging additional utility poles
along Ashley Co Rd 54. The tornado crossed US 82 near the
Ashley/Chicot Co line. At this location, the top of a silo was
removed and the structure was bent, two homes sustained exterior
damage with one losing a large amount of roofing material, a travel
trailer was destroyed, and a couple business sustained relatively
minor structural damage. The tornado reached its peak intensity near
this location, where two sets of wooden transmission poles were
snapped. There was also considerable tree damage in the area. The
tornado continued across Shelton Turner Rd, where a home and mobile
home sustained damage. The tornado crossed AR Highway 293, Slaughter
Rd, Beavers Rd, and Lingo Rd before lifting in west central Chicot
County.
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories.
EF0...Weak......65 TO 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 TO 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 TO 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 TO 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 TO 200mph
EF5...Violent...>200mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
