The remnants of Hurricane Dolly passed by just to the north of Arkansas on the 31st.  The position of this low pressure, along with a weak cold front pushing into Arkansas triggered severe storms and locally heavy rain in central and southern Arkansas during the afternoon and early evening.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 13:42:00 to 31-JUL-08 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 13:45:00 to 31-JUL-08 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LRF)LITTLE ROCK AFB
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 15:25:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down on Arkansas Highway 365.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUMPKIN BEND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were down on Arkansas Highway 269.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEYER SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Streets were flooded with deep water in the area around W. 65th St. and the intersections with Geyer Springs Rd. and S. University Ave.

Lightning in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 16:00:00 to 31-JUL-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CATHERINE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A man was injured by lightning while cutting a limb off a tree.  He was clearing brush on his hunting property at the time.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 31-JUL-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARSENAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 31-JUL-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Minor damage occurred to several residences and other structures. A small tree was knocked down and blocked traffic. A portion of a tree fell onto a roof, knocking off part of a chimney and ripping a hole nearby. Falling trees also damaged some fences.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 14:41:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 15:51:00 to 31-JUL-08 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTON PLANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Arkansas Highway 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 14:40:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMINTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on railroad tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 31-JUL-08 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPEN BANKS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down, power lines were knocked down, and the roof was taken off a farm shop.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-08 14:35:00 to 31-JUL-08 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PBF)PINE BLUFF ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A power line was down at the 3900 block of U.S. Highway 65.