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Arkansas has had its share of historic events, many of which will be in our memories for years to come.
 
Severe Weather on June 30, 2009 (Damage Pictures)
 
Very large hail affected Lonoke and Pulaski Counties on 06/30/2009. Severe storms with golfball to baseball size hail affected Sherwood (Pulaski County) and areas around Lonoke (Lonoke County) on June 30, 2009. The hail caused extensive damage as noted in the photos below.
 
Hail poked holes in the siding of some townhouses in Sherwood (Pulaski County).
In the picture: Hail poked holes in the siding of some townhouses in Sherwood (Pulaski County). Click to enlarge.
Car windshields were broken at a local dealership in Sherwood (Pulaski County).
In the picture: Car windshields were broken at a local dealership in Sherwood (Pulaski County). Click to enlarge.
 
At the same dealership in Sherwood (Pulaski County), numerous vehicles were dented by hail.
In the picture: At the same dealership in Sherwood (Pulaski County), numerous vehicles were dented by hail. Click to enlarge.
This corn was destroyed by hail about 2.75 miles north-northeast of Lonoke (Lonoke County).
In the picture: This corn was destroyed by hail about 2.75 miles north-northeast of Lonoke (Lonoke County). Click to enlarge.