A cold front pushed into the region during the afternoon of the 22nd. Low level moisture was plentiful and atmospheric instability was high ahead of the front. Thunderstorms developed along and ahead of the front, resulting in widespread large hail, wind damage, and a few tornadoes in northwestern Arkansas. The prolonged event resulted in heavy rainfall that caused flooding in northwestern Arkansas.

Tornado in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-APR-11 18:05:00 to 22-APR-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHFILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several people reported a brief tornado over open country. No damage resulted from this tornado.

Hail in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-APR-11 18:15:00 to 22-APR-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 00:03:00 to 23-APR-11 00:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 00:03:00 to 23-APR-11 00:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Hail in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 00:05:00 to 23-APR-11 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 06:30:00 to 23-APR-11 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 10:45:00 to 23-APR-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABANAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads were closed due to high water south of Berryville and also near Rule.

Hail in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-APR-11 18:10:00 to 22-APR-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 04:50:00 to 23-APR-11 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 06:25:00 to 23-APR-11 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOOKOUT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 16:55:00 to 23-APR-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some homes in the Holiday Island area were damaged from rising flood water.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 16:55:00 to 23-APR-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several roads were closed in town due to high water and some businesses had flood damage due to rising water.

Hail in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 18:35:00 to 23-APR-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 18:35:00 to 24-APR-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flood water covered portions of State Highway 23 in and around Aurora.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 18:43:00 to 23-APR-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Highway 71 near Winslow and Brentwood were flooded. Large rises were also noted on other creeks and streams in southern Washington County.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 18:55:00 to 24-APR-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A water rescue was necessary at a home near the intersection of County Road 625 and State Highway 103 due to rising flood water. Portions of County Roads 625 and 621 were washed out by flood water.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 18:55:00 to 24-APR-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A vehicle driven into flood water was submerged under a bridge on Highway 62 between Eureka Springs and Berryville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 18:56:00 to 23-APR-11 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser for KNWA reported 16 inch diameter trees blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 21:54:00 to 23-APR-11 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-APR-11 18:21:00 to 22-APR-11 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A brief tornado developed over open fields. No damage resulted from this tornado.

Tornado in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 18:58:00 to 23-APR-11 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED STAR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado uprooted a few trees and snapped some large tree limbs. Maximum estimated wind in the tornado based on this damage was about 95 mph. The tornado continued into Newton County, Arkansas.

Tornado in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 22-APR-11 17:41:00 to 22-APR-11 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A brief tornado was reported over open country. No damage resulted from this tornado.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 23-APR-11 13:30:00 to 23-APR-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: METALTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A low water crossing along Dry Fork Creek was impassable just west of State Highway 21.