EF0 Tornado — Chicot, Arkansas

2023-01-02 · near Indian, Chicot, Arkansas

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

A line of storms produce damaging winds and tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1101739. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.