An upper level trough entered the Southern Plains during the afternoon hours of April 4th. Instability increased across the region with daytime heating and an initial cap during the morning hours weakened during the day. As a result...scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across the region with large hail and damaging thunderstorm wind gusts the primary result.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:40:00 to 03-APR-14 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEY
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEVADA, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:45:00 to 03-APR-14 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were downed throughout the county.  Trees fell on two homes in Prescott, Arkansas causing minor to moderate damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:50:00 to 03-APR-14 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMPS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous powerlines were downed throughout the entire country resulting in widespread power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:56:00 to 03-APR-14 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS conducted a storm survey and concluded that the damage across Lafayette county was consistent with that of straight line winds produced by a bow echo.  State Police estimated wind gusts to near 70 mph with the storm that knocked down numerous trees and powerlines.  Other damage consisted of damaged fences, numerous garages and outbuilding damage as well as shingles of several roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIA, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 23:10:00 to 03-APR-14 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The NWS conducted a storm survey in Columbia County, Arkansas and determined that the damage across the county was consistent with that produced by a bow echo.  Numerous trees were downed south of Magnolia, Arkansas and the winds resulted in damage to several outbuildings and shingles off of roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 23:28:00 to 03-APR-14 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ELD)EL DORADO GOODW
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS at the El Dorado, Arkansas airport recorded a gust to 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITTLE RIVER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 21:50:00 to 03-APR-14 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Large limbs were downed southwest of Ashdown, Arkansas.

Hail in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 13:25:00 to 03-APR-14 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 21:50:00 to 03-APR-14 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEACON HILL
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 21:53:00 to 03-APR-14 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed across Wilson Road east of Center Point, Arkansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in LITTLE RIVER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:00:00 to 03-APR-14 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHDOWN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed.

Hail in MILLER, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:10:00 to 03-APR-14 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEXARKANA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:30:00 to 03-APR-14 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY MOUND
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six homes were damaged with multiple trees downed in Perrytown.  Additional trees were downed across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:35:00 to 03-APR-14 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATMOS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were downed north of Lewisville, Arkansas.

Hail in LAFAYETTE, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:35:00 to 03-APR-14 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in HEMPSTEAD, ARKANSAS
From 03-APR-14 22:35:00 to 03-APR-14 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large limbs were downed in Hope, Arkansas.