Unstable air, fronts meandering in the state, and areas of low pressure aloft contributed to severe weather, including a few tornadoes.
At Arkansas Post (Arkansas County), the rain contributed to making it the wettest May ever recorded.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 23:25:00 to 05-MAY-09 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTHEIMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:30:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKLES GAP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 01:33:00 to 06-MAY-09 01:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was down on Cherry Street.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 10:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Arkansas Highway 7 and Ouachita roads 11, 76, 99 and 389 were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 01:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMPSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 185.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A number of county roads were damaged by flooding, especially around Treat and Crow Mountain. Mount Zion Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 00:21:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A car was washed away at a low water bridge on Arkansas Highway 298. A tributary washed over the road on Shady Grove Road. Traffic lanes on Highway 70 west of Hot Springs had to be closed due to water. Malvern Avenue had to be closed when a creek overflowed. Fresno Road and Lago Drive were washed away. Flooding occurred on Park Avenue, Central Avenue, and Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs. The Gulpha Creek Bridge in Hot Springs flooded, as well.

Lightning in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 03:30:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARKMAN
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lightning struck a house, damaging electronic and electrical items in the residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:55:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 23:30:00 to 05-MAY-09 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WABBASEKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:45:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE OUACHITA EAST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 23:25:00 to 05-MAY-09 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were down in Kingsland along U.S. Highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:48:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous large trees were down outside of Thornton along U.S. Highway 79.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 04:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down across Warren. One tree fell on a house. A tree limb fell on a police car, causing damage.

Flash Flood in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 02:30:00 to 06-MAY-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Houses were flooded along Arkansas Highway 146 roughly 5 miles southeast of Holly Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 04:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on houses, vehicles, and power lines.  Approximately 30 homes were damaged and three people were injured by the falling trees.  Much of the roof was removed from an exhibition building at the Drew County Fairgrounds.

Flash Flood in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 06:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A number of county roads and state highways across the area were flooded. Several businesses in Sheridan and a skating rink outside of town suffered flood damage.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 03:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were 14 homes and 5 businesses with flood damage. The North Eighth Street Bridge was closed due to flooding. A number of county roads suffered flood damage.

Flash Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 00:15:00 to 06-MAY-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred across the county.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 07:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred across the county.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 07:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred across the county.

Flash Flood in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 00:15:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENIFEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mill Island Road in Plumerville, Bell Mountain Road in Menifee, Portland Road in Plumerville, Cherokee Road in Morrilton, and Willow Bend Road in Morrilton were closed due to flooding.

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 23:50:00 to 05-MAY-09 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 01:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two families had to be evacuated due to high water in the Glen Rose area. U.S. Highway 270 was blocked because of water over the road near Magnet Cove.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 00:30:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Davenport Street was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 01:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 850.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Elliott Trail and Vance Road were closed due to flooding. Flooding occurred on Arkansas Highway 5 near Bryant. Numerous county roads and bridges suffered damage. About 20 homes were damaged. A few houses were damaged by flooding in Bryant and Shannon Hills.

Tornado in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 03:52:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado was embedded within a large bow echo (curving line of thunderstorms shaped like a backwards C).  The tornado knocked down trees and power lines.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 06:05:00 to 06-MAY-09 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTOINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Arkansas Highway 26 west of Antoine was flooded.

Flash Flood in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 08:30:00 to 06-MAY-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KINNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding occurred in Warren.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-09 16:35:00 to 07-MAY-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONE HORSE STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on Arkansas Highway 276.

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 01:30:00 to 05-MAY-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 17:15:00 to 05-MAY-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKOLONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 17:30:00 to 05-MAY-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 20:55:00 to 05-MAY-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 21:30:00 to 05-MAY-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-09 15:45:00 to 07-MAY-09 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE WITT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 10:45:00 to 05-MAY-09 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 20:55:00 to 05-MAY-09 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 04:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Arkansas Highway 83 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 04:05:00 to 06-MAY-09 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Arkansas Highway 35 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 04:10:00 to 06-MAY-09 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on U.S. Highway 278 East.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 23:55:00 to 05-MAY-09 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was down at the intersection of University Avenue and Berkshire Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 01:20:00 to 06-MAY-09 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STUTTGART
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large trees were down. Also, 30 to 40 homes were damaged by trees.

Hail in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 21:50:00 to 05-MAY-09 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 21:55:00 to 05-MAY-09 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLUMERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was two inches deep on the ground.

Tornado in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 00:19:00 to 06-MAY-09 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMMANUEL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado knocked down a few trees.

Flash Flood in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 02:30:00 to 06-MAY-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on Arkansas Highway 302.

Flash Flood in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 02:30:00 to 06-MAY-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKLEY MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

West 3rd Street, Odom, Emmons, and East 1st Street were flooded. Lake Greenley Park was also flooded.

Hail in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:00:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:05:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARKMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:30:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERIDAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball sized hail fell at the Sheriff's Office.

Hail in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 22:45:00 to 05-MAY-09 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 01:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 01:33:00 to 06-MAY-09 01:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 03:30:00 to 06-MAY-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD AUSTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Dogwood Lane was flooded and impassible.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 03:55:00 to 06-MAY-09 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 21:35:00 to 05-MAY-09 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONALDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were uprooted in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-09 23:00:00 to 05-MAY-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 11:22:00 to 06-MAY-09 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was down on Hays Street in Hot Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 00:50:00 to 06-MAY-09 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was down on Arkansas Highway 104.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 06-MAY-09 09:00:00 to 06-MAY-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred in the area. In Pine Bluff, eight homes on Hagan Drive as well as an apartment complex on 5th and S. Palm St. had damage due to flooding. Water also entered some homes in Wabbaseka and Altheimer.