[Little Rock] Old-Line Democrat, April 19, 1860
On last Saturday, the 31st day of March a terrible storm of wind and hail passed over the southern part of this county doing great damage to houses, fences, &c. A friend in Green Brier township has sent on the following account of it.
Green Brier Township,}
April 1st, 1860,}
Mr. Editor:
On yesterday evening the 31st ult., we were visited with a most fearful Tornado, with the heaviest hail storm that perhaps was ever witnessed in this country. The hail stones were from the size of a pea to the size of a goose egg. The heaviest of the storm passed south of here some two miles, crossing the stage road leading from Batesville to Little Rock. It presented a terrific appearance and prostrated almost every thing in its course—houses, fences and timber. No lives lost as heard of yet. One old gentleman and daughter slightly hurt in this neighborhood. I visited the scene of destruction after the storm subsided. It was truly distressing to witness the loss of houses, fences and household stuffs. I visited three houses that lay in ruins, and heard of some others in the same condition. I have not as yet heard to what extent its destructive effects have been realized. Its course was from Southwest to Northeast.
Yours Respectfully,
H. Kenemur.
April 1st, 1860—Batesville Bul.