More than four inches of rain caused a nine foot rise on the Big Piney Creek near Dover (Pope County) during the evening of 08/19/2018. The flow jumped from 500 cubic feet per second (CFS) to 17,000 CFS in four hours. The Big Piney Creek climbed nine feet and overflowed. Roads near Treat (Pope County) were impassible due to water and storm debris. A similar rise occurred along the South Fork of the Little Red River at Clinton (Van Buren County).
Active weather continued on the 20th when a cold front plowed through the region. One last round of storms tore through locations toward the Mississippi River. Straight-line winds pushed trees onto houses and peeled the roof back on an elementary school in Brinkley (Monroe County).

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 18:52:00 to 19-AUG-18 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flash flooding occurred on Arkansas Hwy 123 near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 20-AUG-18 16:05:00 to 20-AUG-18 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRINKLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across Brinkley, one of which damaged a home. There was also damage to the roof of the elementary school.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 20:48:00 to 19-AUG-18 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 mph wind gust was reported south of Houston.

Flash Flood in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 16-AUG-18 23:00:00 to 17-AUG-18 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding was observed in portions of Hardy.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 22:04:00 to 19-AUG-18 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Limbs were blown down near Center Hill.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 17-AUG-18 07:32:00 to 17-AUG-18 08:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Street flooding occurred on Oak Street in Conway near Tazikis and Burger King.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 19:50:00 to 19-AUG-18 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE HAMILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near Lake Hamilton. There were also several power outages through the Lake Hamilton region.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 21:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several homes and business were flooded in the town of Clinton, AR.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 20:29:00 to 19-AUG-18 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIM
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near Prim.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 20:55:00 to 19-AUG-18 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Widespread flash flooding occurred across the area, with areas of Arkansas Hwy 95 flooded.

Flash Flood in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 22:00:00 to 20-AUG-18 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORMOSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several high water rescues were accomplished due to flash flooding. Several roads were closed also.

Hail in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 16:45:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 20-AUG-18 14:20:00 to 20-AUG-18 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 16:48:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 21:02:00 to 19-AUG-18 21:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Severe thunderstorm winds blew down several hardwood trees in and south of the community of Arthur. A manufactured home sustained minor damage to an attached porch, along with some siding and guttering removed.

Hail in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 16:50:00 to 19-AUG-18 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 20:15:00 to 19-AUG-18 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 19-AUG-18 21:10:00 to 19-AUG-18 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blow down, along with damage to a mobile home.