Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours of the 26th, along and ahead of a dry line that had moved into western Oklahoma. These storms quickly became severe as they moved eastward into very unstable air during the late afternoon and evening hours. The storms formed into a squall line over central Oklahoma during the evening. Ahead of this squall line over northwestern Arkansas, very strong low level wind shear had developed as the low level jet strengthened across the area. As a result of this strong wind shear, coupled with moderately strong instability that persisted well into the overnight hours, this squall line was able to produced multiple tornadoes and widespread damaging wind as it moved across northwestern Arkansas during the early morning hours of the 27th.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:22:00 to 26-APR-16 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were uprooted and large tree limbs were snapped from northeast of Maysville to west southwest of Sulphur Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:41:00 to 26-APR-16 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown over onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:45:00 to 26-APR-16 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:45:00 to 26-APR-16 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the siding of homes and snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:54:00 to 26-APR-16 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BESTWATER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large tree limbs were snapped and a few trees were uprooted at the Big Sugar Golf Club south of Pea Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:00:00 to 27-APR-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FYV)FAYETTEVILLE AR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the Greenland High School.

Tornado in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:29:00 to 26-APR-16 23:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado snapped or uprooted numerous trees, blew down power poles, destroyed outbuildings, and damaged homes. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Tornado in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:41:00 to 26-APR-16 23:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado uprooted a few trees, snapped large tree limbs, and damaged the roofs of homes. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 85 to 95 mph.

Tornado in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-16 23:53:00 to 26-APR-16 23:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUTCHER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado uprooted numerous trees, damaged homes, and damaged chicken houses. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:06:00 to 27-APR-16 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado uprooted a number of trees and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 85 to 95 mph.

Tornado in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:12:00 to 27-APR-16 00:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado destroyed several outbuildings, damaged homes, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 100 to 110 mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:18:00 to 27-APR-16 00:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: TONEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado damaged chicken houses, damaged several homes, destroyed an outbuilding, and snapped numerous large tree limbs. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 75 to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:05:00 to 27-APR-16 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: URSULA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:08:00 to 27-APR-16 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted several small trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:19:00 to 27-APR-16 00:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: TONEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:19:00 to 27-APR-16 00:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: TONEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 27-APR-16 00:08:00 to 27-APR-16 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.