Widespread heavy rains occurred late on the 7th and through the morning of the 8th across northwest Arkansas where a nearly stationary frontal boundary was in place. Deep moisture and modest instability allowed for numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop and move over the area, resulting in widespread flash flooding. Significant damage occurred to roads and bridges due to flooding across Benton and Carroll Counties. Intense thunderstorms developed during the afternoon south of the frontal  boundary, where strong surface heating combined with deep moisture and instability. Large hail and damaging winds occurred with the stronger storms over parts of west central Arkansas.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 06:46:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHFILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 264 was closed near the entrance to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport due to high water over roadway.

Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

State Line Drive bridge in Holiday Island was under water and nearly washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 17:40:00 to 08-AUG-13 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged trees in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 17:55:00 to 08-AUG-13 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few trees and snapped numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 18:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTUS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few trees and snapped power lines on Highway 186 north of Altus.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 18:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 18:03:00 to 08-AUG-13 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines in Denning.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 18:10:00 to 08-AUG-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAVACA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 18:20:00 to 08-AUG-13 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 05:45:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPOKE PLANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded and closed across the southern portion of the county. Significant damage to roads and bridges occurred due to the flooding.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 04:10:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATEWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Highways 62 and 37 were flooded with over four feet of water over them. Significant damage to roads and bridges resulted from the flooding.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 05:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLA VISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several streets were flooding near the visitor center in town. Significant damage to roads and bridges occurred in this portion of the county.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 05:30:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several city streets were closed due to widespread flooding. Significant damage to roads and bridges occurred in this portion of the county. At least six homes were damaged by flood waters. Numerous water rescues were necessary.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-13 23:05:00 to 07-AUG-13 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVOCA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs and destroyed a shed.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 05:30:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEA RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Portions of Highway 265 were closed north of Pea Ridge due to flooding. Significant damage to roads and bridges occurred due to flooding in this portion of the county.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 08:30:00 to 08-AUG-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Butler Creek flooded portions of Highway 187 between Beaver and Highway 62. A person was swept away from a vehicle while trying to cross a low water bridge near Beaver resulting in a swift water rescue. The flooding washed away portions of roads.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 05:30:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A bridge was under water at Wagon Wheel Road and Zeigler Lane.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 05:30:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

South Thompson Street was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 06:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 23 were reported flooded north of town.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-13 06:00:00 to 08-AUG-13 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of Highway 143 were flooded.