A large cluster of thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front during the wee hours of the 13th. The storms had their biggest effect down the Arkansas River Valley. Impressive rainfall amounts occurred in parts of central Arkansas, especially considering the area was in an exceptional drought. Additional storms developed during the late afternoon and evening along the cold front.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:05:00 to 13-AUG-12 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFLOWER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:24:00 to 13-AUG-12 02:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LRF)LITTLE ROCK AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Trees were blown down at the Air Force Base.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:25:00 to 13-AUG-12 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree limbs were blown down.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 03:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Rainfall measured 2.96 inches in 2 hours.

Heavy Rain in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 03:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall measured 2.70 inches in 3 hours.

Heavy Rain in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall measured 2.70 inches in 4 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 16:50:00 to 13-AUG-12 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENDLETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Hail in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:04:00 to 13-AUG-12 02:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Heavy Rain in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall measured 2.67 inches in 4 hours.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 03:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 06:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Rainfall measured 2.60 inches in 3 3/4 hours.

Heavy Rain in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall measured 2.79 inches in 5 hours.

Heavy Rain in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 02:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFLOWER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall measured 3.65 inches in 5 hours.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 03:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCHE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Rainfall measured 2.68 inches in 3 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-AUG-12 03:17:00 to 13-AUG-12 03:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABELVALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down.