A strong upper level storm system moved its way out of the southern Great Basin and into the Southern Plains during the afternoon hours of December 23rd. Strong southerly flow was found ahead of this storm system with dewpoint temperatures in the lower to middle 60s noted northward to the Interstate 20 corridor of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana. Impressive deep layer shear was noted in the warm sector across the region which was conducive for discrete storm cells during the afternoon and evening across northeast Texas. These storms spawned tornadoes and produced large hail across portions of northeast Texas. The storm system moved eastward during the predawn hours of December 24th with again, numerous storms producing tornadoes across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. In addition to all the storm damage...these storms were prolific rain makers with numerous reports of flash flooding across the region as well.

Flash Flood in COLUMBIA, ARKANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 07:06:00 to 24-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCOME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were underwater across the county.

Flash Flood in LITTLE RIVER, ARKANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 00:50:00 to 24-DEC-09 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE PRAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on Pine Prairie Road.

Flash Flood in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 21:29:00 to 24-DEC-09 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BODCAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local Coordinator reported that Hwy. 299 between Laneburg and Emmett, Hwy 371 between Prescott and Blevins, and numerous county roads are closed due to flooding.  There have been several traffic accidents due to these conditions.  Due to the infrastructure problems throughout the county, Nevada County will receive Federal assistance.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 22:07:00 to 23-DEC-09 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large storage barn was destroyed by strong thunderstorm winds.

Tornado in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 22:14:00 to 23-DEC-09 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVANNA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was a continuation of the tornado that first touched down in Cass County, Texas. Tornado damage consisted of numerous trees downed with minor roof damage to one house.

Flash Flood in LITTLE RIVER, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 21:45:00 to 24-DEC-09 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An underpass on Hwy. 355 in Fulton, Arkansas was flooded and closed.  Hwy. 71 was blocked due to high water as well.

Flash Flood in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 24-DEC-09 07:06:00 to 24-DEC-09 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISBON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were underwater across the county including 335, 172 and Mount Holly Road. ASP Troop F also reported Highway 167 was closed in several places.

Flash Flood in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 21:45:00 to 24-DEC-09 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE ANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 135.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported at the intersection of County Road 332 and County Road 209. Flash flooding also resulted in road closures on 32 from Hope to Bodcaw and on 195 from Fulton to Liberty, Arkansas.  Highway 73 west of Gurnsey was also closed due to high water on the roadway.  Flooding was also widespread across the county with infrastructure damage resulting in Hempstead County receiving Federal assistance.

Flash Flood in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-09 22:30:00 to 24-DEC-09 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPPS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 145.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 5 was underwater and closed.  Several other roads were closed and underwater across the county.  The damage to infrastructure resulted in Miller County receiving Federal assistance.