F2 Tornado — Marion, Arkansas

1996-04-22 · near Yellville, Marion, Arkansas

Wider weather episode

The tornado touched down 3 1/2 miles southwest of Yellville. It moved north-northeastward, passing just to the north of the town of Summit. The tornado then began moving in more of a northeasterly direction, passing just to the north of Flippin and then lifted 4 miles north-northeast of Flippin. A number of homes and some businesses sustained damage along the tornado's path. Several trailers were either damaged or destroyed. 6 people sustained minor injuries. A number of trees and power lines were also blown down. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at $1,000,000.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5544089. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.