The high pressure aloft that had been over Arkansas since June finally drifted to the west. This allowed some tropical moisture to return to the state. Scattered thunderstorms developed on the 6th, 7th, and 8th, and some of these storms became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 06-JUL-12 16:39:00 to 06-JUL-12 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABELVALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were thrown into the air, and some of the limbs landed on vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 06-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 06-JUL-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were thrown by the wind. Some siding was removed from a garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 07-JUL-12 17:27:00 to 07-JUL-12 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN PINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 07-JUL-12 18:30:00 to 07-JUL-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Some trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 12:30:00 to 08-JUL-12 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILBURN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roofs were damaged on several houses and trees were blown down onto power lines.

Hail in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 12:40:00 to 08-JUL-12 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGLANTINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail fell in Fairfield Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 07-JUL-12 17:40:00 to 07-JUL-12 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:58:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRICKET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto U.S. 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 13:09:00 to 08-JUL-12 13:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATUMA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many trees were blown down in the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 13:11:00 to 08-JUL-12 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A few trees were blown down on U.S. 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in IZARD, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 13:39:00 to 08-JUL-12 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were snapped off, there was minor roof damage to several houses, and lawn furniture was thrown around 300 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 13:43:00 to 08-JUL-12 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT PLAINS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm winds hit a truck broadside, pushing it off the road and into a ditch.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 13:47:00 to 08-JUL-12 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLISON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down and a number of barns were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:00:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:09:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICKALAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:21:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Hail in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:33:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: County Official

Hail fell on the northwest side of Glenwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:50:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD NEELY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down on Arkansas 155.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:54:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:58:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down across Hardy. Many people were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 15:16:00 to 08-JUL-12 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAUCHAMP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:21:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 06-JUL-12 18:05:00 to 06-JUL-12 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLF CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two barns were destroyed, there was damage to the roof of one occupied structure, and significant debris along fence lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 06-JUL-12 16:35:00 to 06-JUL-12 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN RIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several outbuildings and a barn were damaged near the Tate community.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 06-JUL-12 15:50:00 to 06-JUL-12 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMBOY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 30 trees were blown down in North Little Rock's Burns Park. One of the trees landed on the shed covering the miniature train, which then crashed down on top of the train.

Lightning in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Lightning struck a business in Batesville. The air conditioning, phone circuits, and circuit breakers were destroyed. A fire started in the front of the building, badly damaging it. The company sold cylinders of industrial gases, but the fire did not reach any of the cylinders.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 06-JUL-12 16:05:00 to 06-JUL-12 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVILLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two barns were blown down, some outbuildings were damaged, and trees were blown down onto roads.

Hail in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 12:35:00 to 08-JUL-12 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 08-JUL-12 14:15:00 to 08-JUL-12 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLIETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down on Collietown Rd.