A passing upper level disturbance and cold front generated numerous severe thunderstorms across the Midsouth starting in the evening hours of April 29th through the early afternoon hours of April 30th. All severe threats were observed with the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:46:00 to 29-APR-17 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:07:00 to 30-APR-17 01:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado began approximately 1.5 west southwest of Dell and moved northeast along Highway 18, eventually lifting 4 miles northeast of Dell. The tornado was on the ground for roughly 6 minutes. A mobile home was destroyed and several buildings at a cotton gin were damaged. Multiple tree damage as well as damage to roofs was also observed. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:30:00 to 30-APR-17 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNING MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roof blown off a home southwest of Corning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:41:00 to 30-APR-17 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind damaged a garage door in Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:26:00 to 30-APR-17 01:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLYTHEVILLE APRT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured 68 mph gust.

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:56:00 to 30-APR-17 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAPPY CORNERS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down in northern Mississippi County and tracked into Dunklin County. A metal farm building was damaged. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Tornado in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:25:00 to 30-APR-17 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: DATTO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado touched down southeast of Datto and destroyed some grain bins. The tornado tracked northeast heavily damaging a mobile home and ripping much of the roof off another home. A few farm outbuildings were destroyed after the tornado crossed US highway 62/67. The tornado then lifted. Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph.

Flash Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:27:00 to 30-APR-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NETTLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding on Race Street due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 02:02:00 to 30-APR-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELEVENPOINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway 90 closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 02:45:00 to 30-APR-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Aggie Road under water near the farmers market and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

Flash Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:00:00 to 30-APR-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Reports of low graded streets under water across town.

Flash Flood in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 07:00:00 to 30-APR-17 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trucks under water in the city of Marie.

Flash Flood in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 07:40:00 to 30-APR-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARMADUKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

City park and several parking lots flooded with two feet of water.

Heavy Rain in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 09:30:00 to 30-APR-17 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall storm total of 5.36 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:45:00 to 29-APR-17 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEARMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The side of a farm shop building was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:05:00 to 30-APR-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGWICK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees uprooted. Fence blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:24:00 to 30-APR-17 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEINER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines down. Debris in the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:27:00 to 30-APR-17 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNING MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

House destroyed in Corning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:33:00 to 30-APR-17 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees down on Highway 163 blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:44:00 to 30-APR-17 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERCED
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Awnings blown off of Quality Farm Supply and an abandoned grocery store.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:45:00 to 30-APR-17 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DOUGAL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Grain bins and storage shed damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:46:00 to 30-APR-17 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUNSFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A carport and house damaged in Lunsford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:47:00 to 30-APR-17 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:48:00 to 30-APR-17 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees are uprooted in Lake City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:53:00 to 30-APR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEGELOW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple power lines were snapped in half in Caraway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:54:00 to 30-APR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power pole and power lines down.

Flash Flood in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:34:00 to 30-APR-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARAGOULD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lake street flooded and closed due to heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSS, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:24:00 to 30-APR-17 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees, houses, outbuildings and power poles damaged from north of Titon to south of Cherry Valley.

Flash Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 09:30:00 to 30-APR-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water rushing over Aggie Lane and Red Wolf intersection.