A weak cold front moved down from the north and tropical moisture from the remains of Tropical Storm Bonnie moved up from the southeast, triggering isolated severe storms and localized flash flooding on the 25th through 27th.

Lightning in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 14:30:00 to 26-JUL-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETTYVIEW
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning caused at least 1500 power outages in the Hot Springs area and knocked out the runway lights at the Hot Springs airport.

Lightning in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 14:00:00 to 26-JUL-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRILTON
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a workshop. The resulting fire destroyed the structure.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 18:52:00 to 25-JUL-10 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HALL
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a house in White Hall. The alarm system and an air conditioner were damaged.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 16:25:00 to 25-JUL-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous streets were flooded in Fordyce.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 21:10:00 to 25-JUL-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENCIL BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One foot of water covered Arkansas Highway 88 near Sims, closing the highway.

Flash Flood in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 11:50:00 to 26-JUL-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water crept over Arkansas Highway 25 near Tumbling Shoals.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 14:50:00 to 26-JUL-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST BAUXITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was over Arkansas Highway 183.

Flash Flood in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 15:55:00 to 26-JUL-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARCY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded in Hot Springs. The rain gage at the Hot Springs airport recorded 2.42 inches of rain from 4 to 5 PM CDT, and another 1.04 inches of rain between 5 and 6 PM CDT. At the airport, minor flooding occurred in the foyers and in the basement. A gage on Big Mazarn Creek at Pearcy measured just over 2 inches of rain between 3:44 and 5:55 PM CDT.

Flash Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 16:40:00 to 26-JUL-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water covered the road at the intersection of Arkansas Highways 84 and 7.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 17:30:00 to 26-JUL-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some street flooding occurred in England.

Flash Flood in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 27-JUL-10 17:15:00 to 27-JUL-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were flooded in Monticello.

Flash Flood in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 27-JUL-10 17:15:00 to 27-JUL-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were flooded in Monticello.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 27-JUL-10 17:43:00 to 27-JUL-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

U.S. Highway 425 was covered by water.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 25-JUL-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYCE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in Fordyce, causing numerous power outages. Awnings were blown down on some downtown businesses, and several businesses and residences suffered roof damage.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 17:02:00 to 25-JUL-10 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 17:50:00 to 25-JUL-10 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down south of Booneville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 26-JUL-10 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The doors were damaged on a business in England.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 16:00:00 to 25-JUL-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARDEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A high-voltage power line was blown down. Two homes were evacuated and a two-block area was closed as a precaution.

Lightning in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 13:25:00 to 26-JUL-10 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck the Independence County 911 center in Batesville, causing several computer systems to go down.

Lightning in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 25-JUL-10 15:10:00 to 25-JUL-10 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISON
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a transformer in Rison, knocking out power to the downtown area and much of the city.

Hail in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 26-JUL-10 11:50:00 to 26-JUL-10 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREERS FERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement