A slow moving storm system approached Arkansas on Christmas Day, bringing several rounds of rainfall and some severe weather to the state from the 25th to the 28th. Northwest sections of the area saw several inches of rainfall, which resulted in many reports of flash flooding. Very warm conditions were seen across southern sections of the state, where some severe weather, including some weak tornadoes, was observed.

Tornado in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 15:40:00 to 27-DEC-15 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado continued from Calhoun County. Several trees were uprooted, along with several limbs snapped off. Within the town of Beardon, some windows were blown out and roof damage was observed at a few downtown businesses. Some metal was blown off a church. One large tree was blown over onto a home.

Tornado in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 17:06:00 to 27-DEC-15 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMITAGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A metal roof of a sidewalk awning was removed at the Hermitage School. Part of the roof of a chicken house was peeled back north of Hermitage. A shed was destroyed near Farmville along with some minor damage to a home. Many trees were either snapped or uprooted.

Tornado in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 18:06:00 to 27-DEC-15 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A roof of a home was blown off, landing onto a shed to the northwest of that home. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 23:08:00 to 28-DEC-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Water was approaching the bottom of the Hwy 8 bridge over Collier Creek near the Caddo Hills High School. Several county roads have water over them.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 28-DEC-15 02:25:00 to 28-DEC-15 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some street flooding occurred in England.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 22:15:00 to 28-DEC-15 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT MORIAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hwy 379 was flooded northeast of Murfreesboro.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 28-DEC-15 03:48:00 to 28-DEC-15 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JABB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection of Main and Barron were closed due to high water. Flood water was getting into some buildings.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 14:08:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was covering some roads in Acorn.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 16:23:00 to 27-DEC-15 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 17:27:00 to 27-DEC-15 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZADOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in MARION, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 19:30:00 to 27-DEC-15 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several roads were closed to do flooding.

Flash Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 20:00:00 to 27-DEC-15 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were closed to do flooding.

Flash Flood in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-15 02:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some streets were flooded in Watson.

Flash Flood in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 25-DEC-15 06:57:00 to 25-DEC-15 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: REED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were many roads flooded across the area.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 11:25:00 to 27-DEC-15 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A person was rescued from a vehicle stranded in high water at Redbird Ln. and County Rd. 95.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 13:15:00 to 27-DEC-15 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous roads and driveways were flooded.

Flash Flood in STONE, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 20:29:00 to 27-DEC-15 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous roads were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 22:05:00 to 27-DEC-15 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUM LOG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded throughout the county.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 22:15:00 to 28-DEC-15 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hwy 70 was closed near Kirby due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 22:43:00 to 28-DEC-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOOSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some county roads off of Hwy 254 were flooded.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 28-DEC-15 05:50:00 to 28-DEC-15 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

North Church St. in Vilonia was flooded.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 28-DEC-15 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TONEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The southbound lane of U.S. Hwy 67 was closed between Cabot and Jacksonville due to flooding.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 28-DEC-15 02:54:00 to 28-DEC-15 02:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tornado in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 15:56:00 to 27-DEC-15 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARTESIAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several pine trees were snapped and uprooted. A couple sheds were destroyed, with roof damage to a home. One of the pine trees fell on two cars, crushing them.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 17:49:00 to 27-DEC-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COAL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large number of roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 10:25:00 to 27-DEC-15 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE GRAVELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a swift water rescue of 2 people  near the intersection of Hwy 80 and Forest Road 18.

Tornado in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 27-DEC-15 15:32:00 to 27-DEC-15 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST CAMDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several pine trees were either uprooted or snapped off near the Highland Industrial Park. Part of a flat roof was blown off a couple industrial buildings. Several empty rail cars were blown over to the west. This tornado then exited Calhoun County and continued into Ouachita County southwest of Beardon.