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Arkansas has had its share of historic events, many of which will be in our memories for years to come.
 
Ice Storm on January 26-28, 2009 (Pictures)
 
A massive ice storm affected northern Arkansas on January 26-28, 2009. A massive ice storm affected northern Arkansas on January 26-28, 2009. The northern two rows of counties received one to two inches of ice and locally more as noted in the photos below.
 
 
The weight of the ice was too much for these trees just north of Hindsville (Madison County).
In the picture: The weight of the ice was too much for these trees just north of Hindsville (Madison County). The photo is courtesy of Chuck Barhart. Click to enlarge.
It was the same story near Omaha (Boone County).
In the picture: It was the same story near Omaha (Boone County). The photo is courtesy of Larry McGriff. Click to enlarge.
 
Tree damage was also extensive around Harrison (Boone County).
In the picture: Tree damage was also extensive around Harrison (Boone County). The photo is courtesy of Christine Rose. Click to enlarge.
In the Harrison (Boone County) area, exposed objects were glazed with one to two inches of ice.
In the picture: In the Harrison (Boone County) area, exposed objects were glazed with one to two inches of ice. The photo is courtesy of Ralph Hudson. Click to enlarge.
 
Ice was dragging these power lines to the ground in Salem (Fulton County).
In the picture: Ice was dragging these power lines to the ground in Salem (Fulton County). The photo is courtesy of Mel Coleman. Click to enlarge.
Here is a closer look at the ice on the lines.
In the picture: Here is a closer look at the ice on the lines. No wonder there were 350,000 customers without power in northern Arkansas. The photo is courtesy of Mel Coleman. Click to enlarge.
 
Along U.S. Highway 167 to the south of Cave City (Sharp County), there was ice on the lines and some snow on the ground.
In the picture: Along U.S. Highway 167 to the south of Cave City (Sharp County), there was ice on the lines and some snow on the ground. Click to enlarge.
The main roads around Cave City (Sharp County) were generally in good shape, but there was no power in town.
In the picture: The main roads around Cave City (Sharp County) were generally in good shape, but there was no power in town. Click to enlarge.