Strong Wind — Izard, Arkansas
2012-04-15 · Izard, Arkansas
1
Direct deaths
30 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Two men took a kayak out onto Crown Lake in the city of Horseshoe Bend. The closest observation stations indicated winds were gusting between 25 and 35 mph, and reports indicated 3 foot waves on the lake. The kayak capsized, throwing the men into the lake. One reached shore, but the other man, 25 years old, drowned. His body was recovered the next day.
Wider weather episode
Windy conditions prevailed ahead of an approaching cold front, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph common. As the front moved in, thunderstorms developed. Isolated severe weather, including one tornado, resulted.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 365560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.