Severe thunderstorms developed over central Oklahoma and southern Kansas along a slow-moving cold front during the afternoon hours of May 31st. Very unstable air ahead of the cold front, combined with strong wind shear, resulted in storms quickly evolving into supercells. These storms produced several tornadoes during the evening hours across northeastern Oklahoma. Severe weather continued into the overnight hours as the storms developed into northwestern Arkansas, where a damaging tornado occurred in Madison County. The storms also produced damaging wind and flash flooding.

Tornado in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:54:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed on the edge of a ridge line where it blew down numerous trees. It then removed the roof from a mobile home, damaged two barns, and produced minor damage to a home as it moved into the valley along Highway 16. A large tree was blown down onto a truck. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:07:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATURAL DAM
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds, partially blocking Highway 59.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:39:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKINS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree and damaged a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:21:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down by strong thunderstorm winds, partially blocking Highway 82.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:47:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:52:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down many large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 00:56:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 01:01:00 to 01-JUN-13 01:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETTIGREW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 07:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEULAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Centerpoint Road was closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 01:14:00 to 01-JUN-13 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED STAR
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 01:01:00 to 01-JUN-13 01:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 07:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 71 north of Mansfield was closed briefly due to high water.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 01-JUN-13 07:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding damaged a bridge.