Thunderstorm Wind — Pope, Arkansas

2009-06-12 · near Atkins, Pope, Arkansas

Event narrative

Widespread tree damaged occurred, and about 30 homes were damaged by the falling trees. A wall of a food plant was blown down, and a rail station at another business was damaged. Several other businesses suffered damage, as well. Many power lines were blown down. A pavilion at a church collapsed. Two chicken houses were badly damaged.

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving line of thunderstorms, known as a derecho, rushed across Arkansas on the afternoon of the 12th. Widespread wind damage and one tornado resulted.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 177164. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.