A cold front moved into Arkansas on the 5th, sparking a number of severe thunderstorms. On the 6th and 7th, the front had weakened but remained in the state, setting off a few more severe storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 06-AUG-12 13:40:00 to 06-AUG-12 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe storm struck Gurdon for the second day in a row, knocking out power once again. Trees and power lines were blown down. One tree fell on U.S. 67 just north of Gurdon while another fell a couple of miles north of town, taking down power, phone, and cable lines. A plate glass window was blown out of a store downtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 06-AUG-12 14:10:00 to 06-AUG-12 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A number of large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 06-AUG-12 15:15:00 to 06-AUG-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 06-AUG-12 15:30:00 to 06-AUG-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto Arkansas 133.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-12 14:30:00 to 07-AUG-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-12 14:30:00 to 07-AUG-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Hail in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 13:50:00 to 05-AUG-12 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES MILL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:45:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the western part of Clark County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:53:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:57:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in Cossatot River State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 15:00:00 to 05-AUG-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT IDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 15:31:00 to 05-AUG-12 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPEVINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 16:02:00 to 05-AUG-12 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large oak trees were snapped and uprooted. Shingles were removed from several structures and tin roofing was ripped off and thrown 500 feet. Power lines and power poles were knocked down. Several trees fell into an electric substation, knocking out power to most of the Gurdon area. A tractor-trailer truck was blown off the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 16:12:00 to 05-AUG-12 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAVES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 13:35:00 to 05-AUG-12 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst struck downtown Hot Springs, doing considerable damage. A hotel had a large hole, approximately 30 feet by 20 feet, punched in its facade. A bank had windows blown out. A skywalk between two buildings was badly damaged with a lot of material hanging out of the bottom (over the street) and windows blown out. A motorcyclist suffered minor injuries after he took shelter under the skywalk and was hit by flying debris. A used car dealership in a 65 year-old building had one wall caved in and numerous windows blown out. Most of the cars that were for sale were damaged. A nearby tire shop had all of its front windows blown out. A theater had damage to its marquee and a large ceramic planter was blown through a wall. The cornice of one building was blown off, scattering bricks across an adjacent parking lot. A radio tower was bent over the roof of the central fire station. Another radio tower, belonging to an ambulance service, was also bent over. At least two dozen businesses and residences suffered roof damage. A number of very large trees were blown down. One of these fell against a house and was so large that a mobile crane was brought in to remove it. Numerous power lines were blown down, leaving thousands of people without power.

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:03:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail fell in the downtown area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:15:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto U.S. 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:19:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLOCOMB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near Interstate 30 at the 107 mile marker.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 14:20:00 to 05-AUG-12 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEVELAND, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 16:12:00 to 05-AUG-12 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 16:48:00 to 05-AUG-12 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIDESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 05-AUG-12 15:30:00 to 05-AUG-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down at Hollywood.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 06-AUG-12 15:04:00 to 06-AUG-12 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMITAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Arkansas 160. Power outages occurred in Hermitage.