Arkansas, 1998

Damaging Winds in Arkansas, May 29, 1998

May 29, 1998 · NWS TSA · 6 events in 4 counties and zones

Summary of events for May 29 1998:A large complex of thunderstorms moving eastward across Kansas and Missouri early on the morning of May 29 turned right and moved southeastward across northwest Arkansas later on the morning of May 29 between 930 AM and Noon CDT. The strongest storms tracked from northwestern Benton County to southern Franklin County, producing marginally severe thunderstorm…

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
6

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS TSA wrote it up.

Summary of events for May 29 1998:A large complex of thunderstorms moving eastward across Kansas and Missouri early on the morning of May 29 turned right and moved southeastward across northwest Arkansas later on the morning of May 29 between 930 AM and Noon CDT. The strongest storms tracked from northwestern Benton County to southern Franklin County, producing marginally severe thunderstorm winds.

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Event by event

6 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Benton

When
May 29, 8:45 AM CST
Where
Benton County, Cave Spgs
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
36.270, -94.230

Power lines blown down

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
May 29, 9:30 AM CST
Where
Washington County, Canehill
Property damage
$100
Coordinates
35.920, -94.400

Tree blown down on SH 45 near Canehill.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
May 29, 9:35 AM CST
Where
Washington County, Winslow
Property damage
$100
Coordinates
35.800, -94.130

Large tree branches blown down

Thunderstorm Wind, Crawford

When
May 29, 10:15 AM CST
Where
Crawford County, Mulberry
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
35.500, -94.050

Several trees and numerous branches blown down

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 29, 10:38 AM CST
Where
Franklin County, 5 mi N of Branch
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
35.370, -93.950

Several trees blown down

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 29, 10:45 AM CST
Where
Franklin County, Charleston
Property damage
$500
Coordinates
35.300, -94.030

Several trees blown down

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5645326, 5645330, 5645325, 5645328, 5645329, 5645327.