F3 Tornado — Woodruff, Arkansas

2003-05-04 · near Gregory, Woodruff, Arkansas

25.5 mi

Path length

300 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A strong tornado moved out of White County and into Woodruff County about 4.8 miles west-southwest of Gregory. The tornado continued to strengthen as it moved northeastward before reaching Patterson and McCrory. Widespread trees and power poles were knocked down along the tornado path. Numerous homes and buildings sustained major structural damage. The tornado then turned more to the east and moved through Pumpkin Bend where several homes and other outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. A number of trees and power lines were also downed. The tornado continued to track eastward out of Woodruff County, about 3.5 miles east of Pumpkin Bend, and moved into Cross County (Memphis County Warning Area).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5360944. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.