Severe thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall was noted on April 29-30, 2017. Major flooding was a result of the heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 10:52:00 to 29-APR-17 10:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees wee down in Georgetown including a tree on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 14:20:00 to 29-APR-17 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were blown down, blocking parts of Highway 65.  One house sustained structural damage.

Hail in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 17:45:00 to 29-APR-17 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 18:25:00 to 29-APR-17 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were down in Cabot.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 15:55:00 to 29-APR-17 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND CAVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barge had part of its roof blown off.

Flash Flood in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 16:45:00 to 29-APR-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple roads in and around Harrison were flooded and/or not passable.

Hail in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 17:28:00 to 29-APR-17 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter size hail was reported in Hampton.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:27:00 to 30-APR-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Highway 31 flooded with swift moving water over the road.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 02:28:00 to 30-APR-17 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was running on city streets.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 03:50:00 to 30-APR-17 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE BUD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

On Saint Mary's Church Road, 20 to 30 feet of the road was washed out.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 03:55:00 to 30-APR-17 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVEL HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A bridge was washed out on Foster Rd.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were under water.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:40:00 to 29-APR-17 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was down on a home in Sulphur Rock.

Flash Flood in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:40:00 to 29-APR-17 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highways 92, 9, and 64 were flooded and 2 water rescues were performed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:43:00 to 29-APR-17 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALVERN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was down on a home in Malvern.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:50:00 to 29-APR-17 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were down around Glen Rose.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:52:00 to 29-APR-17 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines were down in Georgetown, including a tree down on a home.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:21:00 to 30-APR-17 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Highway 5 north of Mountain Springs flooded.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:25:00 to 30-APR-17 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARNELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Highway 321 and Highway 89 were flooded.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 00:00:00 to 30-APR-17 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous roads were flooded in Sherwood, including parts of Highway 167 near McCain Blvd. and portions of Highway 107.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:00:00 to 30-APR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY FLAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A bridge was reported washed out on Prince Reaper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:37:00 to 29-APR-17 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGGINSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and power lines down around the Higginson area and a portion of Hwy 11 was blocked as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:38:00 to 29-APR-17 23:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIFFITHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A trailer flipped over.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:44:00 to 29-APR-17 23:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATKINS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trailers were overturned northwest of Georgetown, near Highway 36 and Nimmo road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:20:00 to 29-APR-17 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT IDA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous trees were downed.

Hail in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 19:27:00 to 29-APR-17 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVILLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 20:25:00 to 29-APR-17 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were down just north of Perry along Highway 9 by Cypress Creek.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 03:50:00 to 30-APR-17 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple water rescues were ongoing due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 03:50:00 to 30-APR-17 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Crook Road was flooded and water was in some of the residences.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 03:50:00 to 30-APR-17 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORK)NO LITTLE ROCK ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Minor street flooding was occurring in portions of Indian Hills.

Heavy Rain in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WITTS SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 3.42 inches.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DES ARC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flooding was occurring. Multiple roads were underwater...including several bridges. The sheriff's office was discouraging any travel.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:05:00 to 30-APR-17 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT ROOTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Street flooding was reported on Cantrell Road in Little Rock.

Heavy Rain in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:13:00 to 30-APR-17 06:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 5.75 inches.

Heavy Rain in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:13:00 to 30-APR-17 06:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 3.67 inches.

Heavy Rain in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:25:00 to 30-APR-17 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBER SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 4.65 inches.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL VALLEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall was 5.00 inches from the Crystal Valley observer.

Heavy Rain in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBIACO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 2.90 inches.

Heavy Rain in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 3.42 inches.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORK)NO LITTLE ROCK ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The 24 hour rainfall total was 5.45 inches at the North Little Rock NWS office.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:59:00 to 29-APR-17 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:59:00 to 29-APR-17 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed.

Flash Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:14:00 to 30-APR-17 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Highway 10 and Smith Crossings Road west of Perry were reported flooded.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:15:00 to 30-APR-17 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAIG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:16:00 to 30-APR-17 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMMACK VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:37:00 to 29-APR-17 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDREWS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

It was reported that a house sustained major damage.

Tornado in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 14:16:00 to 29-APR-17 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONTE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado moved near/through the town of Bellefonte. A couple homes sustained significant damage. A chandelier fell on a woman in the first house impacted by the tornado, resulting in a head injury and a hospital visit. She is expected to have a full recovery. Subsequent damage included damage to outbuildings and several trees uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 20:49:00 to 29-APR-17 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several trees were downed in the city of Damascus in about a 100 yard swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 20:53:00 to 29-APR-17 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the highway near the town of Parks.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 21:20:00 to 29-APR-17 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department reported cars floating out of peoples driveways in Norman.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 21:26:00 to 29-APR-17 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARCY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were down throughout Garland County with Pearcy being one of the harder hit areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 21:49:00 to 29-APR-17 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down in Casa.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 21:50:00 to 29-APR-17 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were down on Crow Mountain.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:00:00 to 29-APR-17 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT IDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads around Mount Ida were covered be several feet of water and impassable.

Heavy Rain in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:10:00 to 30-APR-17 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This was the 24 hour rainfall total.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:20:00 to 29-APR-17 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEGRAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was down on a house.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:25:00 to 29-APR-17 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The area at 470 E Robins Rd. in Conway was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:35:00 to 29-APR-17 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Highway 319 was blocked due to trees down.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:40:00 to 30-APR-17 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A number of roads in the city of Conway were under water and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:40:00 to 29-APR-17 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were down and blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:40:00 to 29-APR-17 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Downed trees were blocking the roadway.

Heavy Rain in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 05:30:00 to 30-APR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT IDA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rain fall was 5.75 inches. Before midnight, 4.75  inches fell before midnight.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCHE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall was 5.38 inches.

Heavy Rain in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 4.28 inches.

Heavy Rain in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOOSTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 3.40 inches from the Dennard 10 WSW observer.

Heavy Rain in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WONDERVIEW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour total rainfall was 2.86.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EIGHT MILE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 5.84 inches.

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 07:00:00 to 30-APR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 4.62 inches.

Tornado in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:37:00 to 29-APR-17 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONANT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A mobile home was shifted off its foundation. Several trees were either snapped or uprooted. Several structures were damaged, with debris lofted upward into the trees.

Heavy Rain in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:30:00 to 30-APR-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 7.82 inches.

Heavy Rain in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 07:00:00 to 30-APR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 5.79 inches.

Heavy Rain in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 07:43:00 to 30-APR-17 07:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKELY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 4.11 inches.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 08:13:00 to 30-APR-17 08:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAUMELLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The 24 hour rainfall total was 4.18 inches.

Lightning in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:30:00 to 30-APR-17 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONOKE
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three houses and a barn in different portions of the county were struck by lightning during the night. The barn and two of the houses were destroyed.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:38:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads throughout the county are underwater. The sheriff's office was discouraging travel in the county.

Heavy Rain in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 05:00:00 to 30-APR-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall at Batesville Lock and Dam was 4.29 inches.  This is a corrected report.

Flash Flood in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 05:30:00 to 30-APR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some minor street flooding was occurred.

Tornado in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 01:15:00 to 30-APR-17 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

EF1 tornado touched down near the Lonoke/Jefferson County line... lifting at Allport west of Humnoke. Trees and powerpoles were snapped. Some trees were uprooted or lost limbs.

Heavy Rain in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 05:00:00 to 30-APR-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This was the 24 hour rainfall for the Batesville Livestock Station.

Tornado in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:57:00 to 29-APR-17 23:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW AUGUSTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado moved through western Woodruff County, Arkansas. Several trees were uprooted and/or snapped. A metal shed sustained damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 16:55:00 to 29-APR-17 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE WITT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees downed. One tree fell on a mobile home and a woman inside was killed.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 10:40:00 to 29-APR-17 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was down on a house in Sulphur Rock.

Tornado in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:50:00 to 30-APR-17 04:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZMONT BLUFF
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were snapped or uprooted. A few mobile homes sustained heavy roof damage. One outbuilding had a tree fall through it.

Heavy Rain in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 04:00:00 to 30-APR-17 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT IDA
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several bridges and roads have been washed out. There was a mud slide on Manford Rd. between Norman and Caddo Gap. Rain measured was 5.75 inches.

Flash Flood in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:46:00 to 30-APR-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 07:00:00 to 30-APR-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 4.62 inches.

Heavy Rain in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 30-APR-17 06:00:00 to 30-APR-17 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The 24 hour rainfall total was 3.85 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 23:01:00 to 29-APR-17 23:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASKELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was down on Hwy 229 and the front door was blown off of the Haskell police department.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 29-APR-17 22:00:00 to 29-APR-17 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter measured a 60 mph wind gust.