A large upper level storm system slowly approached the state from the west, pumping in large amounts of moisture into the region. At the same time, surface low pressure developed ahead of this upper level low and moved northeast over portions of Arkansas. As these systems passed overhead, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms were seen during the period of the 8th through the 11th of May. Very heavy rainfall was observed and many instances of flash flooding were seen. Some severe weather was also seen as large hail and damaging were reported.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 03:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Street flooding was observed at several locations in North Little Rock.

Flash Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 22:40:00 to 10-MAY-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue was completed of 4 people who were in a car that went off into a creek off on Southpoint Lane west of Dardanelle. Two individuals had minor injuries.

Flood in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 02:00:00 to 09-MAY-15 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Highway 7 south of Bismark was flooded.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 05:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding was observed across the county, with several roads closed. Highways 67, 26, 7, and 51 were all closed, along with several county roads. A water rescue was completed as a vehicle attempted to cross a flooded low water crossing.

Flash Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 00:20:00 to 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 80 from western county line to the Highway 27 intersection south of Danville was closed in several places due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 00:20:00 to 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 28 west of Briggsville was flooded.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 02:20:00 to 11-MAY-15 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBERLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was observed across Murfreesboro.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELSH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three bridges were washed out, along with several county roads closed due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 15:05:00 to 09-MAY-15 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT MORIAH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across Highway 27 north of Murfreesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the county.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 08-MAY-15 13:00:00 to 08-MAY-15 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was observed at the intersection of Highways 26 and 53 at Hollywood, Arkansas in Clark County.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 02:25:00 to 09-MAY-15 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

About 3 inches of water were in the Waffle House at Caddo Valley off of I-30 in Clark County.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 02:55:00 to 09-MAY-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few streets in Glenwood were under water.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 15:45:00 to 09-MAY-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBERLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets in Murfreesboro were under water.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 14:00:00 to 09-MAY-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads in and around Mena were covered by water.

Flash Flood in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 15:55:00 to 09-MAY-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTOINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads in Antoine were under water.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 10-MAY-15 01:00:00 to 10-MAY-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE MUNI ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads across the city of Clarksville were covered by water.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 10-MAY-15 01:00:00 to 10-MAY-15 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads across the county were washed out due to flash flooding. Two water rescues were performed overnight at homes in the town of Hunt.

Flash Flood in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 10-MAY-15 20:40:00 to 10-MAY-15 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRY HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 88 was flooded, along with several other roads across the county.

Hail in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 10-MAY-15 17:01:00 to 10-MAY-15 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORK)NO LITTLE ROCK ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rain fell at the North Little Rock Airport, where 1.79 inches of rain fell in less than an hour.

Heavy Rain in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 00:00:00 to 11-MAY-15 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HOT)HOT SPGS ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heavy rain fell during the morning hours of the 11th, with 2.51 inches falling in less than 3 hours.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 09-MAY-15 02:30:00 to 09-MAY-15 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway 26 was flooded west of Arkadelphia.

Flash Flood in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 11-MAY-15 00:20:00 to 11-MAY-15 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVELLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 28 near Little Texas Road were flooded.