Arkansas, 2000

Damaging Winds in Arkansas, May 24, 2000

May 24, 2000 · NWS MEG · 6 events in 6 counties and zones

6 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$722,000
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.

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 151 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:34 UTC.

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Event by event

6 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Randolph

When
May 24, 10:30 PM CST to 10:45 PM CST
Where
Randolph County, Countywide
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NEWSPAPER
Coordinates
36.317, -91.050

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When
May 24, 10:45 PM CST to 10:55 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, Countywide
Property damage
$47,000
Reported by
FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD
Coordinates
36.050, -91.083

A few structures were damaged across the northern part of Lawrence county. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clay

When
May 24, 11:10 PM CST to 11:20 PM CST
Where
Clay County, Countywide
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
36.367, -90.400

A few structures were damaged. Several trees and power lines were blown down. Some of the downed trees fell on houses and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Greene

When
May 24, 11:15 PM CST to 11:20 PM CST
Where
Greene County, Marmaduke
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
36.183, -90.383

Some trees and power lines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Craighead

When
May 24, 11:30 PM CST to 11:45 PM CST
Where
Craighead County, Jonesboro
Property damage
$125,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
35.833, -90.700

Some homes and businesses were damaged in Monette. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down between Jonesboro and Monette.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mississippi

When
May 24, 11:40 PM CST to 11:55 PM CST
Where
Mississippi County, Leachville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph)
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
TRAINED SPOTTER
Coordinates
35.933, -90.267

A shed and a farm shop were destroyed in Leachville. A home was damaged in Manila. Several trees and power lines were knocked 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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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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: 5146771, 5146766, 5146770, 5146767, 5146769, 5146768.