A cold front approached the Midsouth during the afternoon hours of May 2nd, 2008, Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed ahead and along the front. Storms quickly became severe and produced large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. The severe weather continued into the early morning hours of May 3rd, 2008 with the passage of the front.

Hail in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:45:00 to 02-MAY-08 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell in North Jonesboro.

Flash Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:50:00 to 02-MAY-08 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Jonesboro along Washington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 12:05:00 to 02-MAY-08 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds destroyed two grain bins and knocked down power lines near the intersection of County Roads 977 and 997.

Tornado in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 14:20:00 to 02-MAY-08 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARLE MCNEELY ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado tracked northeast into Crittenden County from Cross County. The tornado produced a nearly continuous 12 mile track from the county line to Heafer. After crossing into Crittenden County, the tornado struck the town  of Earle and produced extensive EF-3 damage. The tornado severely damaged a high school, a church and a number of homes. A large warehouse was also struck and sustained extensive damage. Additional significant damage to other structures occurred between Earle and Heafer. There were 4 serious injuries and several minor injuries reported in Earle. As the tornado moved into Heafer, the tornado produced EF-2 damage. Significant damage occurred to a number of homes in Heafer. Two mobile homes were destroyed as well. Several trees and power lines were also knocked down. The tornado continued to produce intermittent EF-0 damage as it moved out of Heafer and moved northeast between the towns of Gilmore and Turrell, eventually crossing into Mississippi County.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 10:18:00 to 02-MAY-08 10:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph in Oak Grove Heights.

Hail in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:18:00 to 02-MAY-08 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:24:00 to 02-MAY-08 11:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph at the intersection of State Highway 91 and County Road 151.

Hail in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:33:00 to 02-MAY-08 11:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Penny size hail fell on Dan Avenue in Jonesboro.

Hail in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:37:00 to 02-MAY-08 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail fell on Arkansas State University Campus in Jonesboro.

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 14:47:00 to 02-MAY-08 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDSONG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado crossed into Mississippi County from Crittenden County. The tornado remained on the ground briefly before lifting. Minor tree damage occurred from the tornado.

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 13:54:00 to 02-MAY-08 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE WAY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down just south of Etowah, near the Garden Point Community, and tracked northeast to near Carrolls Corner. The track was nearly continuous for roughly 4 miles. Most of the damage occurred on a half mile stretch of Highway 77 between Highway 140 and Highway 297. Two homes sustained major damage. The roof was blown off of one home and the back side of another home was torn off. Four other homes sustained moderate damage and another home sustained minor damage. One person was injured. A car dealership was also completely destroyed along with ten used vehicles on the car lot. Several out buildings were also destroyed. Numerous trees, power poles, and power lines were knocked down along the path. There was also one mobile home destroyed on County Road 121. A recreational vehicle and an irrigation system were also overturned.

Hail in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:24:00 to 02-MAY-08 11:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINESBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 11:55:00 to 02-MAY-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were knocked down in Brookland by wind gusts estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-08 14:18:00 to 02-MAY-08 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down southeast of Parkin, just east of Smithdale Road. The tornado tracked northeast into Crittenden County. Little damage was reported with the tornado in Cross County.