A cold front pushed into the region igniting thunderstorms on the 19th. These storms evolved into a large complex as they approached northwestern Arkansas. The line of storms produced a couple tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and flash flooding as it moved through the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 20:56:00 to 19-MAR-12 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged trees and fences.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 21:15:00 to 19-MAR-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home, damaged a construction trailer, and destroyed a shed on the east side of town.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 21:15:00 to 20-MAR-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

South Dinsmore Trail was closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 22:05:00 to 19-MAR-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees along Highway 23.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 23:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frisco Avenue was closed between Prospect and Douglas due to high water.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 23:20:00 to 20-MAR-12 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ball Street was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAR-12 02:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bridges were under water and closed at Dye Creek Road between Highway 71 and Interstate 540.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAR-12 08:05:00 to 20-MAR-12 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEAN SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 282 at Frog Creek southwest of Mountainburg was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 20-MAR-12 08:14:00 to 20-MAR-12 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMELTZER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lancaster bridge at Highway 282 near Alma was closed due to high water.

Tornado in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 20:52:00 to 19-MAR-12 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado snapped or uprooted a number of softwood trees and several hardwood trees. It also damaged the roof of a mobile home. Maximum estimated wind in the tornado based on this damage was 95 to 105 mph.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAR-12 21:20:00 to 19-MAR-12 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFAY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tornado snapped large tree limbs and produced minor damage to a couple homes and the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Mission Boulevard.