Early on the 7th, thunderstorms formed in a warm, humid air mass in advance of a cold front. Isolated severe weather and locally heavy rain occurred. The storms diminished quickly by midday. However, by late afternoon, isolated severe storms redeveloped in western Arkansas. These storms moved off to the southeast and continued into the evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 03:12:00 to 07-MAY-12 03:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBER SPGS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large part of a tree was knocked down near Dam Site Marina.

Hail in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 04:28:00 to 07-MAY-12 04:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 05:05:00 to 07-MAY-12 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES ARC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A tree was blown down onto power lines.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 06:00:00 to 07-MAY-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Arkansas 14 was covered by water.

Heavy Rain in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 03:30:00 to 07-MAY-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer measured 4.40 inches of rain, most of which fell between 4:30 and 9:00 AM CDT.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 15:01:00 to 07-MAY-12 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 15:11:00 to 07-MAY-12 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 15:20:00 to 07-MAY-12 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 15:15:00 to 07-MAY-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 16:36:00 to 07-MAY-12 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 16:42:00 to 07-MAY-12 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARKMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 19:45:00 to 07-MAY-12 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the Fordyce area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 16:36:00 to 07-MAY-12 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEET HOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 16:36:00 to 07-MAY-12 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Flash Flood in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 07-MAY-12 06:00:00 to 07-MAY-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Arkansas 14 was covered by water.