A storm system approached from the west on the 24th and slowly moved east towards Arkansas through the 25th. Areas of heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding. Several severe thunderstorms also developed, producing large hail, damaging winds and even a couple tornadoes.

Tornado in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:35:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Some trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:25:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG FORK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the town of Big Fork. Some structures also received damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:27:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A chicken house was severely damaged, and parts of a barn were blown onto Highway 80. Several tress and power lines were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:59:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELIGHT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home in Delight received major damage from high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:25:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN PINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down in the 1500 block of Mountain Pine.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:25:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAWARE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:35:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down along Highways 331 and 333. A mobile home and a garage were also damaged from high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:45:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads across the county were blocked due to trees blown being blown down. Some homes were damage from downed trees and many were without power from downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 19:47:00 to 25-MAY-15 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERIDAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were blocked by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 20:10:00 to 25-MAY-15 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL PASO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A roof from a home in El Paso was blown off. Power lines were blown down along Highway 16 north of Searcy. Several trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:30:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLATINGTON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm survey revealed widespread wind damage, with several trees uprooted or snapped.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 21:05:00 to 25-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swift water rescues were completed to rescue 6 people from flash flooding along the South Fork of the Little Red River between Scotland and Walnut Grove in Van Buren County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 14:30:00 to 24-MAY-15 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large barn was damaged and shifted off it's foundation, along with numerous trees uprooted across the Parks area in Scott County.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-15 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were washed out, and bridges along Polk County Road 40 and 95 were washed out completely.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 13:35:00 to 24-MAY-15 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported blown down in Camden.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 13:35:00 to 24-MAY-15 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATFIELD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were blown down with several small sheds damaged or destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 13:50:00 to 24-MAY-15 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL PIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across highway 9 north of highway 79. Several other county roads were blocked by fallen trees as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down, along with several power outages due to high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 14:06:00 to 24-MAY-15 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down across Highway 8 near Sparkman.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 14:10:00 to 24-MAY-15 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and tree limbs were blown down along Woodson Lateral Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST END
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down across Chicot Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Salem Community north of Benton. One tree fell through an outhouse in the 6700 block of Congo Road. Two people were injured due to these falling trees. Several people were without power as a result of the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was uprooted near Midland Road northwest of Alexander.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:10:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a  home on Manor Avenue in Southwest Little Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:15:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT ROOTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were snapped in the Riverdale area near Downtown Little Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:35:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A power pole was snapped and blocked traffic on US Highway 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:35:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large oak tree was blown down across Highway 36.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:40:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A large tree was snapped in half and some shingles were blown off a home due to the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:50:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down and blocked a roadway north of the Garland Springs Road and Highway 310 intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 16:10:00 to 24-MAY-15 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBER SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down across the city of Heber Springs, with at least one home damage by a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 16:15:00 to 24-MAY-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down, with wind speeds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 17:20:00 to 24-MAY-15 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across the southbound lane of Highway 49 near Highway 214.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:20:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANKEY ADDITION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:43:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILONIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 15:46:00 to 24-MAY-15 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PBF)PINE BLUFF ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 14:15:00 to 24-MAY-15 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 24-MAY-15 14:29:00 to 24-MAY-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Police reported parts of US Highway 71 near Mansfield were closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 20:55:00 to 25-MAY-15 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down.

Hail in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:45:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:18:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 18:40:00 to 25-MAY-15 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:01:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANNIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree was blown down on US Highway 71 north of Grannis.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:06:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down onto several county roads across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:20:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG FORK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down all over the town of Big Fork. Some structures also received some damage.

Tornado in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 25-MAY-15 17:40:00 to 25-MAY-15 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Some trees and power lines were blown down, along with some damage to a home and out-buildings. Some chicken houses were damaged, one of which was destroyed.