High Wind — Phillips, Arkansas
1997-05-02 · Phillips, Arkansas
1
Direct deaths
$25K
Property damage
55
Magnitude
Event narrative
A localized non-thunderstorm wind gust produced damage in the towns of Helena and West Helena. A large awning blew on a car killing one person. Three schools were damaged. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5597611. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.