Bowman, Craighead County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Bowman
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 Bowman, Craighead County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Bowman, Craighead County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| County | Craighead |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805627 |
Bowman is a small community in Craighead County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Bowman is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). A CDP is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It helps count people in places that are not officially cities or towns. Bowman was first counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. Its population was 75 people at that time.
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Life in Bowman
Population Facts
Bowman is a very small community. In 2020, only 75 people lived there. This makes it one of the smaller places in Arkansas. The U.S. Census Bureau collects this information. They help us understand how many people live in different areas.
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| 2020 | 75 | — | |
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A Day in Bowman
Life in Bowman is likely quiet. People there might know their neighbors well. Being an unincorporated community means local services are handled by the county. This is different from a big city.
The 2011 Tornado
On April 27, 2011, a tornado hit Bowman. This happened at 3:08 p.m. CDT. It was part of a very large storm system. This system caused many tornadoes across the country. It is known as the 2011 Super Outbreak.
Tornado Details
The tornado that hit Bowman was rated EF1. This rating means it had strong winds. The winds reached about 90 miles per hour (145 kilometers per hour). The tornado was about 250 yards (229 meters) wide. It traveled for about 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers).
Damage Caused
The tornado caused damage to several buildings. Five homes had roof damage. A business garage was also damaged. A storage shed in the area was completely destroyed. Luckily, there were no reports of serious injuries.
