A strong low pressure system tracked northeast from Western Kansas into the Great Lakes during the time period from April 2nd-April 4th, 2011. As a result, a trailing cold front moved through the Mid-South during the morning and early afternoon hours of April 4th. A moist and unstable atmosphere was in place ahead of the front creating a favorable environment for thunderstorm development. Numerous showers and thunderstorms formed along the front by mid-morning. Some storms became severe producing large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 04-APR-11 10:27:00 to 04-APR-11 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees on multiple county roads near Horseshoe Lake. A steeple was blown off a church as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 04-APR-11 08:05:00 to 04-APR-11 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down trees all across Greene County. The most concentrated area stretched from near Stanford to Center Hill. Two shop buildings were blown over on County Road 217. A barn was damaged on County Road 615 and a tree fell onto a house on County Road 626.

Hail in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 04-APR-11 08:10:00 to 04-APR-11 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARAGOULD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hail in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 04-APR-11 06:57:00 to 04-APR-11 07:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARM SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 04-APR-11 10:08:00 to 04-APR-11 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARVELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees and power lines across county roads near Marvell. Approximately, one hundred people were without power in Marvell immediately after the storm. One mobile home sustained minor damage on County Road 113, outside of Marvell.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 04-APR-11 10:20:00 to 04-APR-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down trees on Cherry Street and power poles on North Forrest Street in Helena-West Helena. A building was partially blown on to North Forrest Street. Power poles were also knocked down on Highway 242 in the city. Numerous trees were knocked down on county roads outside of Helena-West Helena. A house received minor damage near the intersection of County Road 300 and Highway 85 near Barton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 04-APR-11 10:00:00 to 04-APR-11 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA LEE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds damaged two businesses along Main Street in Marianna. In addition, a structure at the Witten Elementary School sustained major damage. Multiple trees and power lines blocked Highway 1 South as well as numerous city streets. As a result of the storm, 5000 people were without power and one injury occurred. Multiple trees were also knocked down along county roads outside Marianna including County Road 415.