Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Arkansas, April 11 to 13, 2022

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Arkansas, April 11 to 13, 2022
Start: 2022-04-11T16:14
End: 2022-04-13T18:30
Location: Arkansas

April 11 to 13, 2022 · NWS LZK · 88 events in 23 counties and zones

A strong storm system brought multiple rounds of severe weather that led to fairly widespread rainfall and eventually river flooding. One round of severe weather occurred on Monday, April 11th.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $227,000
Crop damage: $7,000
Events: 88

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS LZK wrote it up.

A strong storm system brought multiple rounds of severe weather that led to fairly widespread rainfall and eventually river flooding. One round of severe weather occurred on Monday, April 11th. Large, individual thunderstorms known as supercells developed along the Arkansas River valley of western Arkansas. As these storms slowly drifted east, they produced four tornadoes across Sebastian, Franklin and Logan Counties and hail as large as 4.5 in diameter across Logan County. Later in the evening, storms began to develop across central Arkansas and move generally eastward. Two storms caused the most widespread severe weather across central into eastern Arkansas during the evening hours of the 11th. The main storm of interest developed across Perry and Faulkner Counties and moved east southeastward toward Lonoke County. As this storm intensified it produced a tornado as well as 3 hail near Cabot. The other main storm developed over portions of Garland County and moved east across Saline County. Before weakening, it produced a swath of hail as large as golf balls from Hot Springs Village to Bryant.

Ahead of a cold front that moved across the state on the 13th, additional rain and thunderstorms developed and moved across the state. Fairly widespread rain, some of which was heavy and led to flash flooding, and thunderstorms shifted east across the area on the 13th. A swath of heavy rain in excess of 2-4 inches occurred from portions of southwest to east central Arkansas as well as across northwest sections of the state. Sadly, one person died after a tree fell on a mobile home in Cleveland County on April 13th. On the same day, flash flooding claimed the life of a 70 year old woman in Carroll County when she attempted to cross a flooded low water crossing.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Little Rock, AR wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 11, 2:00 PM CST, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 11, 2:00 PM CST, 2 hours 14 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
300 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022

.SHORT TERM...Tonight Through Tuesday Night

Seeing a 'break' in the convection acrs the FA early this aftn.
Abundant low lvl moisture contd to advect into the region today,
thanks to gusty S/SE winds. Sfc dewpoints were already well into the
60s ovr cntrl and srn AR.

Low clouds have hampered daytime heating in many locations, but have
started to see breaks occurring ovr the SW half of the FA. With
temps warming well into the 70s and lower 80s in this area, SBCAPE
values are now in the 2-3K J/KG range. Data fm our 20z RAOB here at
LZK shows that the low lvl capping inversion has all but eroded.
This was also evident by the sctd SHRA/TSRA starting to form ovr Wrn
AR.

Little chg in the overall fcst thinking this aftn. The HRRR has been
the most consistent of the model suite contg to depict discrete
cells quickly forming later this aftn in the warm and unstable
airmass. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes rmn
possible.

The bulk of the activity wl start to dcrs in coverage and intensity
later this evening as assocd upper support shifts NE of AR. We still
look to be in a lull as far as rain chcs go heading into Tue. the
persistent SW flow aloft wl bring yet another upper impulse into the
region late Tue/Tue night. PoPs wl incrs fm the SW starting Tue aftn
and bcm widespread Tue night ovr the FA. Strong and severe storms wl
again be possible, with all modes of severe wx possible. The
unsettled wx wl persist into Wed.
&&

.LONG TERM...Wednesday through Sunday

An upper level trough looks to be situated just to the west of the
state Tuesday night as continued unsettled weather is likely through
the beginning of the long term period. Strong to severe
thunderstorms are looking more likely Wednesday as instability and
wind shear look to be favorable.

Global and ensemble guidance continues to be in agreement this
afternoon indicating some shower/thunderstorm activity out ahead of
a main line that pushes through the state Wednesday afternoon and
evening with pop up convection out ahead of the line. This timing
will be critical for the system because an afternoon/evening impact
will give abundant amounts of instability (1500+ J/kg CAPE), high
wind shear, and dew points in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
Additionally, models show SRH values of 200+ m2/s2. All of which
cause me concern as this would be more than favorable to support
large hail, damaging winds, and tornado development. These
ingredients have been lacking in the past as most systems have
impacted the state during the overnight hours.

So how could Wednesday play out? My current thinking is there will
be storms out ahead of the main line (the cold front) as early as
Wednesday morning with a line of thunderstorms moving across the
state by the afternoon and evening hours. Should some cells be able
to get out ahead of this line, they would pose the greatest risk of
being tornadic with wind shear values >50 kts in addition to large
hail. As the main line moves across the state Wednesday
afternoon/evening it is likely we turn our attention to a damaging
straight-line wind and large hail threat...although tornadoes cannot
be ruled out.

With changes still possible the next couple of days, make sure the
information you receive between now and then is from a reliable
source. Lastly, do not let your guard down over the next several
days as multiple rounds of severe weather are possible. Make sure
you have multiple ways to receive warnings in the event that you are
placed under a tornado or severe thunderstorm watch.

Looking past Wednesday...Once the front clears the state, high
pressure will build into the area promoting calm and dry conditions
for a couple of days. The next chance of rain will return for the
weekend.

Average to above average temperatures are likely across much of the
state through the long term period as temperatures are expected to
get into the 70s and 80s. Overnight lows are expected to be in the
40s to 60s.
&&

.LZK Watches/Warnings/Advisories...NONE.
&&

Short Term...44 / Long Term...233

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 11, 2:36 AM CST, 13 hours 38 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
336 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022

ARZ004>008-014>017-024-025-031>034-039-042>047-052>057-062>069-
103-112-113-121>123-130-137-138-140-141-203-212-213-221>223-230-
237-238-240-241-313-340-341-121000-
Marion-Baxter-Fulton-Sharp-Randolph-Stone-Izard-Independence-
Lawrence-Cleburne-Jackson-Conway-Faulkner-White-Woodruff-Perry-
Garland-Saline-Pulaski-Lonoke-Prairie-Monroe-Pike-Clark-
Hot Spring-Grant-Jefferson-Arkansas-Dallas-Cleveland-Lincoln-
Desha-Ouachita-Calhoun-Bradley-Drew-Boone County Except Southwest-
Newton County Higher Elevations-Searcy County Lower Elevations-
Southern Johnson County-Southern Pope County-
Southeast Van Buren County-Western and Northern Logan County-
Northern Scott County-Northwest Yell County-
Polk County Lower Elevations-
Central and Eastern Montgomery County-
Boone County Higher Elevations-Newton County Lower Elevations-
Northwest Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Johnson County Higher Elevations-Pope County Higher Elevations-
Van Buren County Higher Elevations-
Southern and Eastern Logan County-
Central and Southern Scott County-Yell Excluding Northwest-
Northern Polk County Higher Elevations-
Northern Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
Eastern, Central, and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations-
Southeast Polk County Higher Elevations-
Southwest Montgomery County Higher Elevations-
336 AM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a Large Part of Arkansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast today and
tonight as a storm system moves into the state. Some strong to
severe thunderstorms will be possible...initially across northern
Arkansas this morning. Some damaging winds and some large hail
will be possible this morning in this region of the state.

By this afternoon and tonight...another round of strong to severe
thunderstorms will be possible across the northwest two-thirds of
the state...or along and south of a stalled frontal boundary
across northwest Arkansas. Large hail will be possible with the
strongest thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight...along with an
increased threat for tornadoes. The threat for very large hail
and tornadoes will be greatest with any discrete thunderstorms
that develop south of the front...across western into portions of
central...north central..and northeast portions of the area late
this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds and locally heavy
rainfall may also be seen with this activity.

Expect the threat for strong to severe thunderstorms to decrease
late tonight into early Tuesday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday Through Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms will return to the forecast for Tuesday
afternoon and night as another system moves across the region.
Some strong to severe thunderstorms are possible...with all modes
of severe weather possible with the strongest storms.

Another severe weather episode is likely Wednesday as a strong cold
front sweeps through the state. All severe weather hazards...including
damaging winds...hail...and a few tornadoes...will be possible.
Details on timing will continue to be adjusted...however a first
best guess suggests a window over northwest Arkansas Wednesday
morning...and the coverage of severe weather spreading into
central and southern Arkansas Wednesday afternoon and
evening...respectively. There will also be potential for locally
heavy rainfall resulting in some isolated flooding.

Be sure to continue to monitor the latest official forecast
information for details regarding this multi-day severe weather
event.

.Spotter Information Statement...

Spotter activation may be needed each day through Wednesday
evening.

&&

Visit NWS Little Rock on the web. Go to http://weather.gov/lzk.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 11, 3:37 PM CST, 37 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
437 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022

ARZ024-031-032-123-112200-
Southeast Van Buren County AR-Faulkner AR-Conway AR-Cleburne AR-
437 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Van
Buren, southwestern Cleburne, southeastern Conway and northern
Faulkner Counties through 500 PM CDT...

At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hill Creek, or 7 miles northeast of Morrilton, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Greenbrier...                     Wooster...
Quitman...                        Guy...
Damascus...                       Enola...
Twin Groves...                    Menifee...
Mount Vernon...                   Bethlehem...
Hill Creek...                     Solgohachia...
Fairbanks...                      Mallet Town...
Springhill...                     Springfield...
Woolly Hollow State Park...       Plumerville...
Holland...                        Birdtown...

This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 109 and 120.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and
north central Arkansas.

&&

LAT...LON 3526 9211 3523 9212 3510 9262 3511 9263
      3509 9267 3525 9275 3547 9221
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 247DEG 55KT 3521 9262

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 11, 3:54 PM CST, 20 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
454 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022

ARZ004-103-112-203-112245-
Boone County Except Southwest AR-Marion AR-
Newton County Higher Elevations AR-Boone County Higher Elevations AR-
454 PM CDT Mon Apr 11 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Marion
and Boone Counties through 545 PM CDT...

At 453 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Red Bank, or 10 miles west of Harrison, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Harrison...                       Diamond City...
Bergman...                        Lead Hill...
Pyatt...                          Valley Springs...
Olvey...                          Myrtle...
Red Bank...                       Winington...
Clark Hill...                     Capps...
Willis...                         Crawford...
Bellefonte...                     Alpena...
Everton...                        Zinc...
South Lead Hill...                Batavia...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3647 9287 3617 9278 3610 9336 3612 9337
      3612 9330 3632 9330
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 252DEG 33KT 3621 9331

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Event by event

46 hail, 27 thunderstorm wind, 8 flash flood, 3 tornado, 2 funnel cloud, 1 strong wind, 1 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Boone

When: April 11, 4:14 PM CST
Where: Boone County, 0.69 mi N of Harrison
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 36.240, -93.120

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 4:28 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.83 mi WNW of Ratcliff
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.310, -93.910

Golf ball size hail was reported on the Logan/Franklin county line west of Ratcliff.

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 4:44 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Caulksville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 35.300, -93.870

Via social media, quarter sized hail was reported north of Caulksville.

Hail, Conway

When: April 11, 5:15 PM CST
Where: Conway County, 0.89 mi SW of Oppelo
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 35.090, -92.780

Quarter sized hail was noted near Oppelo.

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 5:24 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Caulksville
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.300, -93.870

Quarter to half dollar sized hail was reported at Caulksville and was relayed by the Franklin county emergency management.

Thunderstorm Wind, Logan

When: April 11, 5:31 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Scranton
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.350, -93.530

Trees were blown down on Hwy 109 north of Hillcrest.

Tornado, Logan

When: April 11, 5:33 PM CST to 5:44 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.32 mi ENE of Scranton to 1.73 mi N of Dublin
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.38 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $85,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.360, -93.510

This tornado started east of Scranton, just southwest of the intersection of AR Hwy. 197 and Stoney Point Rd. Significant damage was observed to a metal barn building (worst damage here), along with roof damage to a mobile home. Several trees were snapped or uprooted in this area and just northeast. More tree damage was noted as the tornado moved northeast through some forest, snapping or uprooting many trees, crossing Cane Creek Recreation Rd. A small outbuilding was destroyed as the tornado crossed Tokalon Rd. The rest of the track was mainly tree damage until the tornado lifted just north of Dublin Rd. west of the Jones Rd. intersection.

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 5:51 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 1.49 mi NNE of Subiaco
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 35.300, -93.640

Funnel Cloud, Johnson

When: April 11, 5:54 PM CST
Where: Johnson County, Hickeytown
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.400, -93.320

A Johnson county Deputy reported a funnel cloud over Piney Bay.

Hail, Perry

When: April 11, 5:56 PM CST
Where: Perry County, 0.69 mi N of Perryville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.010, -92.800

Hail was reported by the fire department and relayed by Perry county OEM.

Hail, Perry

When: April 11, 6:01 PM CST
Where: Perry County, 0.57 mi E of Houston
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.030, -92.690

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 6:03 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.69 mi N of Midway
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.290, -93.530

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 6:08 PM CST
Where: Logan County, New Blaine
Measured: 2.5 in hail
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.280, -93.420

Tennis ball hail was reported. Multiple storm chasers had windshields damaged.

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Logan County, 0.69 mi N of New Blaine
Measured: 4.5 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 35.290, -93.420

Baseball to softball size hail was reported at New Blaine.

Hail, Logan

When: April 11, 6:21 PM CST
Where: Logan County, Delaware
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 35.280, -93.320

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 6:23 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 0.69 mi N of Conway
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 35.090, -92.450

This was an mPING report.

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 6:27 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 0.69 mi N of Conway
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.090, -92.450

Quarter size hail fell off Nutter Chapel Road in Conway.

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 6:29 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 0.89 mi NE of Belk Corner
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.060, -92.470

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 6:33 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 0.69 mi N of Conway
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.090, -92.450

Hail was reported south of Dave Ward Drive and west of Donaghey.

Funnel Cloud, Garland

When: April 11, 6:51 PM CST
Where: Garland County, 4.15 mi N of Mountain Pine
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 34.630, -93.170

Hail, Garland

When: April 11, 6:52 PM CST
Where: Garland County, 0.57 mi E of Blue Spgs
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 34.670, -93.060

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:01 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 1.49 mi NNE of Mayflower
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.970, -92.420

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:04 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 0.57 mi E of Preston
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.030, -92.420

Tornado, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:07 PM CST to 7:16 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 2.47 mi SE of Lake Conway to 2.4 mi ENE of Cato
Rating: EF1
Path length: 6.88 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Continued into: Pulaski, Ar (LZK)
Crop damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 34.955, -92.349

This tornado started in the northern edge of Camp Robinson Army Base just southeast of the intersection of AR Hwy 89 and Clinton Rd., evident in areal footage. The tornado traveled generally east-southeast, mainly uprooting trees and blowing down tree limbs. This tornado crossed Cato Rd. north of the community of Cato, uprooting more trees. The tornado lifted near the intersection of Batesville Pike and Fortson Rd. Sporadic wind damage was noted south of this tornado, likely due to the rear flank downdraft winds over 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:07 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 1.49 mi NNE of Mayflower
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.970, -92.420

Trees were completely blocking traffic on I-40 and Exit 134.

Thunderstorm Wind, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:07 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 1.79 mi SW of Lake Conway
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.960, -92.400

Homes were damaged near Hwy. 89 and I-40 near Mayflower.

Thunderstorm Wind, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:07 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 1.49 mi NNE of Mayflower
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.970, -92.420

Trees and power lines were down in Mayflower.

Thunderstorm Wind, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:14 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 0.89 mi SE of Vilonia
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.070, -92.210

Six house windows were broken, with severe damage to siding and likely roof damage. The damage was caused by wind driven hail, but the hail size is unknown. Strike trajectories on the external walls indicate the hail was likely golfball sized or larger, but also impacted the homes at an angle just above 90 relative to the wall - so nearly horizontally driven hail fall.

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 7:14 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 0.89 mi SE of Vilonia
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.070, -92.210

Hail damaged vehicles and punctured one inch and larger holes in the vinyl siding of a house.

Tornado, Pulaski

When: April 11, 7:16 PM CST to 7:18 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.78 mi WSW of Olmstead to 1.51 mi SW of Olmstead
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.97 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Crop damage: $2,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 34.940, -92.229

This tornado continued into Pulaski county from Faulkner county causing mainly tree damage. The tornado crossed Cato Rd. north of the Community of Cato, uprooting trees. The tornado lifted near the intersection of Batesville Pike and Fortson Rd. Sporadic wind damage was noted south of this tornado, likely due to rear flank downdraft winds over 60 mph. Also, the Little Rock Air Force Base Observer reported a tornado northwest of the base and their surface observation included three quarter inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 11, 7:20 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 2.15 mi NNW of Gibson
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.910, -92.240

A tree was downed near Batesville Pike and Watson Rd.

Hail, Saline

When: April 11, 7:21 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 0.69 mi S of Crows
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.610, -92.770

One inch hail fell on Hwy. 5 between Hwy. 298 and Crow Station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 11, 7:30 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, (Lrf)little Rock Afb
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.920, -92.150

Several trees were blown down and windows were blown out.

Hail, Lonoke

When: April 11, 7:36 PM CST
Where: Lonoke County, Austin
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.000, -91.980

Hail, Lonoke

When: April 11, 7:36 PM CST
Where: Lonoke County, Cabot
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.970, -92.020

Hail, Saline

When: April 11, 7:38 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 2.07 mi N of Benton
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.600, -92.580

Hail, Lonoke

When: April 11, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Lonoke County, Austin
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.000, -91.980

Hail, Pulaski

When: April 11, 7:40 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 3.47 mi ENE of Warsaw
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.960, -92.090

Golf ball size hail fell in Cabot on Mount Pleasant Cutoff.

Hail, Lonoke

When: April 11, 7:46 PM CST
Where: Lonoke County, Cabot
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 34.970, -92.020

Two inch hail fell in Cabot.

Hail, Saline

When: April 11, 7:47 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 0.89 mi NW of Congo
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.660, -92.590

Hail, Saline

When: April 11, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 0.89 mi NW of Bryant
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.610, -92.490

Hail, Saline

When: April 11, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Saline County, Collegeville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.630, -92.470

Hail, Saline

When: April 11, 7:50 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 0.89 mi SW of Collegeville
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 34.620, -92.480

Hail, Saline

When: April 11, 7:51 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 0.57 mi E of Collegeville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 34.630, -92.460

Two reports of quarter size hail were received via mPING.

Hail, Faulkner

When: April 11, 8:13 PM CST
Where: Faulkner County, 1.13 mi E of Greenbrier
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.230, -92.380

Hail, Prairie

When: April 11, 8:40 PM CST
Where: Prairie County, 0.89 mi NW of Des Arc
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 34.980, -91.510

Hail, Prairie

When: April 11, 8:58 PM CST
Where: Prairie County, 0.89 mi NW of Des Arc
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.980, -91.510

Hail, White

When: April 11, 9:20 PM CST
Where: White County, 0.89 mi NE of Antioch
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.140, -91.920

Quarter to half dollar size hail fell at Antioch.

Hail, White

When: April 11, 9:26 PM CST
Where: White County, 1.49 mi SSW of Center Hill
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.250, -91.890

Hail, White

When: April 11, 9:34 PM CST
Where: White County, 0.69 mi S of Mc Rae
Measured: 2.25 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 35.110, -91.820

The larges hailstones that fell were generally between hen egg and tennis ball size.

Hail, White

When: April 11, 9:59 PM CST
Where: White County, 0.69 mi S of Center Hill
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.260, -91.880

Hail, White

When: April 11, 10:26 PM CST
Where: White County, Searcy
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.250, -91.750

This was an mPING report.

Hail, White

When: April 11, 10:36 PM CST
Where: White County, 1.32 mi WNW of Doniphan
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.260, -91.700

This was an mPING report.

Hail, White

When: April 11, 10:37 PM CST
Where: White County, 1.69 mi W of Doniphan
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.250, -91.710

This was an mPING report. Corrected time.

Hail, White

When: April 11, 10:43 PM CST
Where: White County, 1.69 mi W of Doniphan
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 35.250, -91.710

This was an mPING report.

Hail, Pike

When: April 13, 5:49 AM CST
Where: Pike County, 0.9 mi SW of Antoine
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 34.020, -93.430

Hail, Montgomery

When: April 13, 6:04 AM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 1.38 mi S of Story
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.680, -93.520

Hail, Hot Spring

When: April 13, 6:24 AM CST
Where: Hot Spring County, Bismarck
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.320, -93.170

Strong Wind, Arkansas

When: April 13, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Arkansas forecast zone
Measured: 49 kt (56 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage: $100
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.291, -91.375 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was uprooted from a strong non-thunderstorm wind.

Flash Flood, Boone

When: April 13, 9:55 AM CST to 12:55 PM CST
Where: Boone County, 0.69 mi N of Harrison to 2.22 mi SSW of Harrison
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.240, -93.120

Standing water was reported on several streets in Harrison.

Thunderstorm Wind, Garland

When: April 13, 10:44 AM CST
Where: Garland County, 2.85 mi W of Pearcy
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 34.430, -93.330

Reports were received of damage to powerlines between Bonnerdale and Pearcy from thunderstorms that moved through earlier in the day.

Flash Flood, Marion

When: April 13, 11:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 0.56 mi W of Flippin Aprt to 0.54 mi N of Flippin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 36.280, -92.590

Reports were received of a water rescue after a car was swept away at the intersection of 3rd Street and Park Street in Flippin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pope

When: April 13, 11:00 AM CST
Where: Pope County, 0.56 mi E of Oakland Hgts
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.270, -93.140

The local coordinator reported just over 2000 residents without power as a result of severe weather.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hot Spring

When: April 13, 11:25 AM CST
Where: Hot Spring County, 0.9 mi NW of Lono
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 34.210, -92.710

Powerlines were reported downed by thunderstorm winds near the town of Lono, along Hwy. 222.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hot Spring

When: April 13, 11:26 AM CST
Where: Hot Spring County, 1.38 mi N of Rockport
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 34.400, -92.820

Entergy reported powerlines were downed due to thunderstorm winds about 2 miles north of Malvern near I-40 and east Butterfield-Cutoff Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Saline

When: April 13, 11:47 AM CST
Where: Saline County, 0.89 mi NW of Bryant
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 34.610, -92.490

Power outages were reported off Springhill Rd. in Bryant due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 13, 11:50 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.38 mi N of Little Rock
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 34.750, -92.280

A report was received of trees down near the Little Rock Zoo.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lonoke

When: April 13, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Lonoke County, 1.13 mi E of Ward
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 35.030, -91.950

Reports were received of power outages in Ward, Austin, and parts of Cabot.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 13, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 0.89 mi SE of Levy
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 34.790, -92.260

Trees and power lines were reported down in Park Hill and North Hills.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 13, 12:11 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 0.89 mi SE of Levy
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 34.790, -92.260

A tree was down near the intersection of McCain Blvd. and North Hills Blvd., blocking traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 13, 12:30 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.14 mi E of Douglasville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.720, -92.350

Tree limbs were snapped and trees were uprooted on C Street in the Hillcrest part of Little Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: April 13, 12:58 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.14 mi E of Douglasville
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.720, -92.350

Trees were down on Elm St. in the Hillcrest area of Little Rock.

Flash Flood, Sharp

When: April 13, 12:58 PM CST to 3:58 PM CST
Where: Sharp County, 0.89 mi NW of Cave City to 1.34 mi WNW of Cave City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 35.950, -91.550

Flooding was reported in the high school, along with portions of U.S. Hwy. 167.

Thunderstorm Wind, Arkansas

When: April 13, 1:02 PM CST
Where: Arkansas County, 0.56 mi W of Walnut Ridge
Measured: 38 kt (44 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.070, -90.960

The Lawrence county OEM reported power lines downed in Walnut Ridge. The Lawrence county AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 44 mph about the same time as the report.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When: April 13, 2:03 PM CST
Where: Monroe County, 2.19 mi SE of Bayless
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.800, -91.190

Several trees were reported down approximately 6 miles south of Brinkley.

Flash Flood, Saline

When: April 13, 2:15 PM CST to 5:15 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 0.89 mi NW of Bryant to 1.27 mi NNW of Lignite
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 34.610, -92.490

Flooding was reported over portions of Boone Rd. and Meadowbrook St.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When: April 13, 2:30 PM CST
Where: Monroe County, 2.15 mi NNW of Emmons
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 34.830, -91.160

Powerlines were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: April 13, 2:35 PM CST to 5:35 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 0.89 mi SE of Dixie to 0.93 mi W of Rixey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.760, -92.220

A report was received via mPING of a car stalled in water on Hwy. 70 near East Washington Rd.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: April 13, 2:35 PM CST to 5:35 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 0.57 mi W of Alexander to 0.74 mi WSW of Alexander
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 34.630, -92.440

Broadcast media tweeted a photo of deep water running over a road in Alexander.

Flash Flood, Monroe

When: April 13, 2:39 PM CST to 5:39 PM CST
Where: Monroe County, 0.84 mi W of Brinkley to 0.82 mi W of Brinkley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 34.882, -91.195

The intersection of West Maple and N. Main St. was flooded with approximately one foot of water.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cleveland

When: April 13, 2:52 PM CST
Where: Cleveland County, 0.57 mi W of Rison
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.950, -92.190

Several trees fell on a mobile home, resulting in one fatality.

Thunderstorm Wind, Arkansas

When: April 13, 2:57 PM CST
Where: Arkansas County, 3.52 mi SE of Goldman
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 34.420, -91.550

Several powerlines and power poles were down south of Stuttgart.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: April 13, 3:08 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 1.14 mi E of Cornerstone
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 34.230, -91.750

Powerlines were downed by thunderstorm winds near Cornerstone, east of Pine Bluff.

Thunderstorm Wind, Arkansas

When: April 13, 3:27 PM CST
Where: Arkansas County, 1.14 mi W of Eldridge Corner
Measured: 71 kt (82 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.300, -91.490

An 82 mph wind gust was measured west of DeWitt.

Flash Flood, Saline

When: April 13, 3:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where: Saline County, 2.2 mi NE of Vimy Ridge to 3.53 mi E of Vimy Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.620, -92.390

The report was from mPING. There was street and road flooding and some streets closed.

Heavy Rain, Prairie

When: April 13, 3:30 PM CST
Where: Prairie County, (Sgt)stuttgart Municipal Airport
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 34.600, -91.570

AWOS at the Stuttgart Municipal Airport recorded 2.50 inches of rain in 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Arkansas

When: April 13, 3:32 PM CST
Where: Arkansas County, 0.57 mi W of Indiana
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.250, -91.340

Powerlines and power poles were downed by thunderstorm winds. There was also a tornado warning in effect at the time, but they needed to wait for the water to recede and road conditions to improve to investigate if there was any additional damage. There was no damage to any structures.

Thunderstorm Wind, Drew

When: April 13, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Drew County, 0.9 mi SE of Monticello
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 33.620, -91.790

Powerlines and power poles were damaged by thunderstorm winds. There were approximately 3,600 people without power in Monticello (approximately half of the city) at the time of this report.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Funnel Cloud: A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.
Strong Wind: Non-thunderstorm winds below high wind criteria that nonetheless caused damage or casualties.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.

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Sources

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