Warm and humid conditions prevailed in Arkansas on the 1st. The approach of a cold front triggered the development of thunderstorms. Wind shear, a change in wind speed and direction with height, was not as favorable for the development of tornadoes as it was on April 30th. As a result, the tornadoes that managed to form were weaker and did not stay on the ground as long as they did the day before.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 22:30:00 to 02-MAY-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred on several roads in Bryant. According to a police report, several men went to the Midland Soccer Fields in Bryant to look at the flood waters. One of the men, 45 years old, wanted to see how deep the water was, so he waded into it. The current of the water swept him into a culvert. A 911 call was received form the park just before 11:45 PM CDT. Despite the efforts of several people, he drowned,  During the rescue attempt, a firefighter was also pulled through the culvert by the force of the water, but he was not injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 20:20:00 to 01-MAY-10 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIMY RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Many trees were down in the Shannon Hills area, blocking roads and laying on houses. Power lines were also down.

Tornado in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 17:42:00 to 01-MAY-10 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORO BAY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado exited Calhoun County southeast of Artesian and entered Bradley County north-northwest of Moro Bay. Trees were blown down on timber land owned by a large timber company.

Funnel Cloud in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:24:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE BLUFF
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel Cloud in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:35:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STUTTGART
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:45:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 21:15:00 to 01-MAY-10 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON SALINE CO ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A car was submerged at the intersection of West Hazel St. and River St. in Benton.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 21:25:00 to 01-MAY-10 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARNELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell on the south side of Cabot on Arkansas Highway 89.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 21:55:00 to 01-MAY-10 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAIG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Crystal Hill Road was flooded between Interstates 40 and 430.

Tornado in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 17:41:00 to 01-MAY-10 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARTESIAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado blew down tree limbs on timber lands. The tornado exited Calhoun County southeast of Artesian and moved into Bradley County north-northwest of Moro Bay.

Funnel Cloud in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:14:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 00:38:00 to 01-MAY-10 00:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a residence north-northwest of Cabot. The resulting fire destroyed the second floor of the house, and the first floor was heavily damaged by water.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:05:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blocking U.S. Highway 278 east of Banks.

Tornado in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:27:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERBINE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:25:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees and power lines were blown down, a barn and some sheds were destroyed, tin was blown off barns, shingles were blown off a house, and a TV antenna was blown off a house. One tree at a residence fell on a truck and a car, and destroyed a shed.

Tornado in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 19:55:00 to 01-MAY-10 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEMIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A hangar at a flying service had part of its roof taken off and one wall caved in. A house had part of its roof and parts of two walls blown off. Trees, power poles, and power lines were blown down. This tornado exited Woodruff County north-northeast of Penrose and moved into Cross County south-southwest of Fair Oaks, in the Memphis County Warning Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:05:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONOKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds affected an area covering quite a few square miles. Roofs were partially blown off a number of barns and sheds. Dozens of trees had limbs blown off and other trees were toppled. A large tree fell through the roof of a house. Along Arkansas Highway 31, fallen limbs or trees littered virtually every yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 17:50:00 to 01-MAY-10 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell through the roof of a house in Sherrill.

Hail in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:30:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANSY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 19:25:00 to 01-MAY-10 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One house had support columns on the front porch moved out of place, a grill and chairs blown off the porch, and shingles blown off the roof. On the same property, part of the barn roof was blown off. Another house had part of its roof peeled up and a metal carport blown into the back yard.

Funnel Cloud in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 17:54:00 to 01-MAY-10 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFLOWER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel Cloud in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 19:28:00 to 01-MAY-10 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two funnel clouds were reported about 4 miles northeast of Gould.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 20:47:00 to 01-MAY-10 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMMACK VLG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 20:39:00 to 01-MAY-10 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 21:15:00 to 01-MAY-10 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 18:00:00 to 01-MAY-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down, and one of the trees landed on a house.

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 01-MAY-10 17:05:00 to 01-MAY-10 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public