Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Thursday night across Oklahoma and north Texas, with risks for both large hail and flash flooding. Strong winds may accompany any storms from east Texas northeast through the lower Great Lakes. Read More >

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May 10, 2008 Severe Weather Outbreak

Benton County Tornado

A tornado touched down 4.5 miles southwest of Downtown Bentonville at approximately 6:35 PM May 10, 2008 and lifted 3.8 miles south-southeast of Bentonville. Path length was 1.50 miles with a maximum width of 100 yards. Wind speeds are estimated at 100 mph, giving this a rating of EF1. Primary damage was to a school where part of the roof was blown off.

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Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

Bentonville Tornado May 10, 2008