Severe thunderstorms moved across Arkansas on May 3, 20107 producing large hail and flash flooding. After the storms moved out of the area, a strong low pressure system that was generated by latent heat release associated with the earlier thunderstorm activity, resulted in the generation of strong non-thunderstorm winds that caused some tree damage in central Arkansas.

Hail in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 10:08:00 to 03-MAY-17 10:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: REYBURN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash Flood in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 10:40:00 to 03-MAY-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported in downtown Hot Springs across all lanes of traffic.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 14:21:00 to 03-MAY-17 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clark County OEM reported flash flooding south of Arkadelphia near Hollywood on Highway 26.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 14:25:00 to 03-MAY-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMMACK VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Received a report via social media of flash flooding at Cantrell and Kavanaugh roads in west Little Rock.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 15:18:00 to 03-MAY-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported along Highway 53 in Gurdon.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 15:18:00 to 03-MAY-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHELEN SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding reported was reported along Highway 53 in Whelen Springs.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 15:42:00 to 03-MAY-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 7 in Dalark had 2.5 feet of water over it. Various roads in Dallas County have 3 to 4 inches over the roads.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 16:15:00 to 03-MAY-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULPHUR SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding was reported along Camden Cutoff Road and Sulphur Springs Road.

Flash Flood in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 16:37:00 to 03-MAY-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERIDAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads are under water due to flash flooding.

Strong Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 16:22:00 to 03-MAY-17 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down across Chenal Parkway in West Little Rock. These winds were associated with a strong mesoscale low pressure system that resulted from earlier thunderstorm activity. There were no storms around West Little Rock when this damage occurred.

Strong Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-17 17:05:00 to 03-MAY-17 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down onto a power line knocking down the power line and nearby power pole one mile north of Shaw in Saline County. These winds were associated with a strong mesoscale low pressure system that resulted from earlier thunderstorm activity. There were no thunderstorms in Saline County when this damage occurred.