Heavy rain developed along a stalled front across Northeast Arkansas early in the day causing flash flooding. As the day progressed a potent upper level disturbance moved out of the East Texas while a surface low pressure system tracked from Arkansas along the stalled front. Moist and unstable air moved into the Mid-South in advance of the stalled front and the developing low pressure system. As a result a few severe storms developed across parts of East-Central Arkansas during the late afternoon and early evening of December 21st. These storms produced flash flooding, damaging winds and a tornado.

Flash Flood in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 11:30:00 to 21-DEC-13 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over seven inches of rain produced flash flooding across Poinsett County. Water entered four homes in Trumann. Several streets in Trumann were flooded including Primrose Lane. Highway 69 at Highway 163 in Northern Poinsett County and MB Lane off Highway 118 near Marked Tree were closed due to wash outs. Ditches throughout the county were filled to capacity.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 11:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGGOTT MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Piggott. The Piggott Municipal Airport was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 15:23:00 to 21-DEC-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK FORREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding near Marianna. Highway 79 about five miles west of Marianna was flooded.

Flash Flood in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 18:57:00 to 21-DEC-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MEMPHIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in West Memphis. Gibson and Barton Avenues were covered by a foot of water.

Flash Flood in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 15:55:00 to 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in Northern Poinsett County. Senteney Road was flooded for nearly a mile long stretch.

Flash Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 16:35:00 to 21-DEC-13 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding northeast of Jonesboro. Two and a half feet of water covered Prospect Road and Britney Lane.  Several cars were flooded.

Flash Flood in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 21-DEC-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORREST CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in St. Francis County. Highway 261 near Palestine was flooded. Dawson and Washington Roads were flooded in Forrest City.

Tornado in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 15:13:00 to 21-DEC-13 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAWLISON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down six miles west-southwest of Hughes and traveled north-northeast. Three mobile homes were destroyed near Hughes. Roof damage occurred to two homes and a barn was damaged. A number of irrigation pivots were overturned. Near the community of Wildwood a metal shed was destroyed. Power lines were also damaged along the path. The tornado lifted one mile northwest of Tarsus. The peak winds were estimated at 130 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRITTENDEN, ARKANSAS
From 21-DEC-13 15:38:00 to 21-DEC-13 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAVIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds knocked over a tractor trailer near mile marker 276 on Interstate 40 west of West Memphis.