A storm system passed to the north of Arkansas on the 8th, and dragged a cold front into the state. Scattered severe thunderstorms developed along the front during the afternoon and evening hours, especially in southwest Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 19:10:00 to 08-APR-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORNTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down, and there was structural damage to homes.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 16:45:00 to 08-APR-08 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Most major streets in Murfreesboro were flooded. Several highways in the southern portion of the county were under water. The cabins at the old city park were under water. A store was flooded in Murfreesboro. Pike County Memorial Hospital's parking lot was flooded.

Flash Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 17:30:00 to 08-APR-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONNERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 17:57:00 to 08-APR-08 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred at the junction of Arkansas Highways 7 and 84. Flooding also occurred on Hickory Grove and Mountain View Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 18:30:00 to 08-APR-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell across a house and trapped a resident. The person was rescued and was uninjured. The house and vehicles were destroyed.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 14:07:00 to 08-APR-08 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 16:45:00 to 08-APR-08 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKOLONA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny sized hail covered the ground.

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 16:56:00 to 08-APR-08 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKOLONA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 17:05:00 to 08-APR-08 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURTIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 17:10:00 to 08-APR-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURTIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 18:50:00 to 08-APR-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEE BRANCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 18:52:00 to 08-APR-08 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST CAMDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel sized hail was reported at Evans Loop and Arkansas Highway 274.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 16:43:00 to 08-APR-08 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTOINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down across Arkansas Highway 26.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 18:35:00 to 08-APR-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in Camden.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 17:19:00 to 08-APR-08 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTOINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Parts of Arkansas Highway 26 were flooded.

Hail in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 16:40:00 to 08-APR-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTOINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 18:40:00 to 08-APR-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across U.S. Highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 19:05:00 to 08-APR-08 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down northeast of Bearden.

Hail in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 17:10:00 to 08-APR-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 08-APR-08 20:43:00 to 08-APR-08 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public