Tropical Storm — Poinsett, Arkansas

2008-09-14 · Poinsett, Arkansas

Direct deaths

$60K

Property damage

Event narrative

High winds from Tropical Storm Ike affected Poinsett County. One fatality occurred north of Fisher as a tree fell onto a mobile home from the winds. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from the winds as well as utility poles. One house and several cars were damaged in Trumann.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Ike moved across Northeast Arkansas into Southern Missouri. The storm weakened to a tropical depression as it moved northeast. Tropical storm force winds occurred over Northeast Arkansas as a result. Substantial damage occurred from downed trees and power lines. Some structural damage occurred as well.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 134927. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.