A northwesterly wind flow aloft sent storms into Arkansas on the 22nd.  The approach of a cold front and the hot, humid conditions over the state contributed to the severity of the storms.

Hail in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 22-JUL-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 18:15:00 to 22-JUL-08 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree limbs were down on power lines.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMNOKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:25:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WITTS SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

There was brief flooding on a few roads.

Hail in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 05:25:00 to 22-JUL-08 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADDLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 12:08:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 12:15:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMS JUNCTION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 12:20:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 13:40:00 to 22-JUL-08 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JESSIEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:10:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNARD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:20:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:25:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 22-JUL-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVELAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 12:08:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISCOE
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain contributed to a fiery pile-up on Interstate 40 near mile marker 203.  When the heavy rain began, one vehicle tried to pull onto the shoulder.  That vehicle was rear-ended, and in the ensuing chain-reaction, six tractor-trailers and three cars were destroyed.  A large fire ensued.  Ten fire engines and rescue trucks responded with a total of 28 firefighters.  Eight people were injured in the crash, two of them critically.  The westbound lanes of the interstate were blocked for more than 4 1/2 hours.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 12:01:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 12:01:00 to 22-JUL-08 12:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The gusty winds bent trees towards the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:20:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARBLE FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:27:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HOT)HOT SPGS ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a dock and damaged several boats and party barges on an arm of Lake Hamilton.  Several trees were blown down in the area, with one of the trees falling on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:40:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZINC
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Lightning in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 22-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEGRAY
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning set the woods on fire.

Lightning in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:45:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOAN
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning sparked a fire on a young pine plantation off Round Hill Road. Approximately 100 acres burned.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 22-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEGRAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down. One tree fell on the corner of a house.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 14:25:00 to 22-JUL-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 22-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 22-JUL-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Part of the roof was blown off of a barn.