Thunderstorm Wind — Conway, Arkansas

2009-06-12 · near Old Hickory, Conway, Arkansas

Event narrative

Approximately 30 homes were damaged, along with a dozen rural farm buildings. Three chicken houses were destroyed and more than 100,000 chickens were killed. Hundreds of trees were blown down, as were many power lines.

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 183443. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.