Severe thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a cold front that moved into eastern Oklahoma during the evening of the 25th. The storms moved eastward across northwestern Arkansas during the early morning hours of the 26th, resulting in one tornado, hail up to quarter size, and damaging wind. Locally heavy rainfall of three to four inches resulted in flash flooding.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 07:57:00 to 26-APR-17 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:39:00 to 26-APR-17 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tornado in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:22:00 to 26-APR-17 00:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSCH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is the first segment of the three segment tornado. In Carroll County, this tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees, damaged a number of homes, destroyed outbuildings, and blew down power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 100 to 110 mph. The tornado moved into Barry County, Missouri, and eventually Stone County, Missouri, where it dissipated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:00:00 to 26-APR-17 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLA VISTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a small tree onto a home, causing damage to the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:05:00 to 26-APR-17 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:06:00 to 26-APR-17 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped and uprooted trees south of the Rogers Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:07:00 to 26-APR-17 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a house in the Little Flock area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:08:00 to 26-APR-17 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a couple trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:10:00 to 26-APR-17 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEA RIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto Davis Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:11:00 to 26-APR-17 00:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and damaged a carport.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:15:00 to 26-APR-17 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 00:20:00 to 26-APR-17 00:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNDELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 06:18:00 to 26-APR-17 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rainfall resulted in numerous streets and parking lots to be flooded in town.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 07:18:00 to 26-APR-17 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway 23 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ARKANSAS
From 26-APR-17 08:55:00 to 26-APR-17 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATURAL DAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Natural Dam Road was closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 25-APR-17 23:57:00 to 25-APR-17 23:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAGE MILLS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) measured 61 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 25-APR-17 23:58:00 to 25-APR-17 23:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHFILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong thunderstorm wind blew a portion of the metal roof off of a barn.