Thunderstorms developed during the early morning hours across northeastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas in response to an approaching upper level disturbance and increasing low level jet. These storms moved southeast into northwestern Arkansas during the late morning and early afternoon producing some flash flooding. Another round of severe thunderstorms moved into northwestern Arkansas during the evening hours producing damaging wind, large hail, and additional flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 13:00:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding was reported along Route 187 northwest of Eureka Springs in the vicinity of Oak Ranch.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 14:14:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roadways were flooded in and around Prairie Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:22:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUDY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several mobile homes were damaged by strong thunderstorm wind near Rudy.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 15:00:00 to 23-MAY-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were flooded and impassable in the Prairie Grove and West Fork areas. Rescue crews were dispatched.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:23:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped power poles and blew down trees. An Emergency Manager measured wind gusts to 60 mph with these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:24:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAINBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:30:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:35:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Hail in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:45:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:48:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUDY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 21:00:00 to 23-MAY-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home in Meg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:55:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel estimated 70 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 21:05:00 to 23-MAY-11 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 21:10:00 to 23-MAY-11 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 21:15:00 to 23-MAY-11 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 21:25:00 to 23-MAY-11 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines in the Denning area.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 21:43:00 to 24-MAY-11 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Highway 64 in Ozark were flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:45:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph were estimated by emergency management personnel.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 21:15:00 to 23-MAY-11 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-MAY-11 20:30:00 to 24-MAY-11 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLITIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three to five inches of rain fell across much of Benton County, resulting in numerous flooded roads. A vehicle was driven into at least four feet of flood water flowing across Shinn Spring Road and was washed downstream. On the 25th, the vehicle was recovered by divers in 10 feet of water in Butler Creek just upstream of its confluence with the Illinois River and about one mile downstream of where the vehicle entered the creek. The bodies of one woman and two children were found in the backseat of the car. Another woman who was in the vehicle was never recovered.