F1 Tornado — Saline, Arkansas

2000-02-18 · near Benton, Saline, Arkansas

Event narrative

A weak tornado was spawned in Saline County about 3.6 miles west-northwest of Benton. The tornado moved east into the Benton area, damaging homes and businesses. There were 66 homes with minor damage, 18 homes with major damage and 10 commercial buildings damaged. There were 9 injuries reported, with the injured treated and released from the hospital. The tornado also downed trees and power lines before dissipating 1.2 miles southwest of Bryant.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5134037. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.