A large ridge of high pressure that had been over Arkansas shifted slightly to the east. This allowed somewhat more instability over the state, and when combined with unusually hot temperatures and plenty of humidity, led to the development of a few severe storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-11 14:15:00 to 31-JUL-11 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL RIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down in Sherwood. Several of the trees landed on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-11 14:05:00 to 31-JUL-11 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A shed was blown onto a fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-11 14:10:00 to 31-JUL-11 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUMELLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large limbs were blown down onto a recreational vehicle, causing significant damage to the RV.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-11 14:47:00 to 31-JUL-11 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEET HOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-11 17:30:00 to 31-JUL-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Near the junction of U.S. 79/287 and Arkansas 7, much of the roof of an old motel was blown off, as was part of the back wall of the building. Although the motel was unoccupied, many of the rooms were being used to store furnishings. The roofing material from the motel was blown behind the building, covering Dunning St. with debris, and knocking down power poles and transformers. Some of the debris blew across the street, damaging a vacant house. An occupied motel had some shingles removed from its roof. A number of trees were blown down in the area, including Carnes Park. Trees landed on residences on Mt. Holly Rd., Cherry St., and Cuba Cir. At the sheriff's office, a two-car carport was picked up and thrown, damaging an antique patrol car and some fences. At Camden Fairview High School, the roof was rolled up on an outbuilding.

Flash Flood in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 29-JUL-11 12:30:00 to 29-JUL-11 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Flash flooding occurred on Arkansas 56 east of Franklin toward Myron.

Hail in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-11 14:21:00 to 30-JUL-11 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-11 14:21:00 to 30-JUL-11 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down around Plainview.

Hail in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-JUL-11 12:53:00 to 30-JUL-11 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 31-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 31-JUL-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERIDAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement