Areas of heavy rainfall were observed as a complex of showers and a few thunderstorms moved across central sections of Arkansas. Several inches of rain fell rather quickly, causing flash flooding. As this area of thunderstorms moved into the Little Rock Metro area, these thunderstorms strengthened, causing several weak tornadoes to touch down across central portions of the state. In addition to damage caused by tornadoes, some downburst winds were also observed.

Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:26:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTEAD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just south of the Faulkner County near the intersection of Frenchman Mountain and Watson Roads. This portion of the tornado blew down a couple trees and tree limbs. This tornado passed north into far southeast Faulkner County.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 15:01:00 to 02-MAY-19 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEARCY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports were received of flash flooding of roads in Searcy and Judsonia.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 15:42:00 to 02-MAY-19 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRUBBS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A report of flooded roads in Grubbs was received from broadcast media via NWSCHAT.

Hail in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-19 14:40:00 to 03-MAY-19 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEAD HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar size hail was reported west of Lead Hill. Report was delayed.

Hail in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-19 14:45:00 to 03-MAY-19 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail was noted at Diamond City. Also, 1.50 inches of rain fell quickly.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-19 18:15:00 to 03-MAY-19 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were inundated in the county including county roads 3311, 3411, 3451, and 3330.  Portions of Hwys. 103 and 352 were also closed.  The 911 center indicated the fire department continued closing roads affected by high water at the time of the report.

Tornado in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:27:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just south of the Faulkner County near the intersection of Frenchman Mountain and Watson Roads, moving northeast from Pulaski County into far southeast portions of Faulkner County. This tornado then passed back into Pulaski county near the Bridgefield neighborhood.

Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:28:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTEAD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado continued from far southeast Faulkner County into Pulaski County through the Bridgefield neighborhood where several trees were uprooted or tree limbs snapped off. This tornado continued north across Arkansas Hwy 89 were a small tree was uprooted. As the tornado continue north, more trees were either uprooted or limbs snapped near Sayles Road and Mitchell Road before lifting just north of Mitchel Road.

Tornado in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:35:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado moved from northeast to southwest according to radar data, with trees uprooted or limbs snapped along the path. A small shed was destroyed along Faulkner Gap Road.

Flash Flood in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 11:28:00 to 02-MAY-19 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding was noted in Hot Springs along Central Ave. at Files Rd. The intersection was completely under water and there was a vehicle stranded in the flooding.

Tornado in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:20:00 to 02-MAY-19 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUR MILE CORNER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This tornado was confirmed by video evidence, forming just southwest of the intersection of Arkansas Hwy 11 and 38 west of Des Arc. This tornado continued northeast over rural areas northwest of Des Arc, lifting southwest of the intersection of Arkansas Hwy 11 and North Colwell Road. Damage was minimal due to this tornado remaining over mainly open fields.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:15:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Street flooding was occurring in NLR on North Cypress Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODRUFF, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 14:15:00 to 02-MAY-19 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CRORY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small microburst blew down some trees and tree limbs, and caused damage around the baseball field in Augusta.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:33:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FURLOW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a building damaged near the town of Furlow. Time and location was estimated from the radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:33:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATES MILL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was damage to a house from a tree that fell on it.

Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:14:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVAN HILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado formed just northeast of the National Weather Service where some small limbs were snapped off between Wayside Drive and Batesville Pike. As this tornado moved north, several trees were uprooted along Kellogg Acres Road near Windstone Drive, blocking the road and taking down power lines. Several more trees were either snapped or uprooted as the tornado moved north along Batesville Pike. The center of the tornado passed near the intersection of Batesville Pike and Jacksonville-Cato Road were some minor roof damage was noted. This tornado lifted near the intersection of Batesville Pike and Bridge Creek Road. Most of the damage along this track was uprooted trees, and trees falling onto homes or power lines.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:16:00 to 02-MAY-19 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALTILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash flooding was reported on Otto Rd. in Vilonia.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:20:00 to 02-MAY-19 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAIG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding was reported on Highway 365.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:21:00 to 02-MAY-19 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding was reported on Cantrell Rd. in downtown Little Rock near Allsopp Park.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:31:00 to 02-MAY-19 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five incehes of water was over the Roster Rd. between Daugherty Hill Rd. and Middle Rd. in Conway.  A culvert was also washed out.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:35:00 to 02-MAY-19 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS INSTITUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was flowing over Hwy. 36 at Nature Valley.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:35:00 to 02-MAY-19 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT ROOTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding including Pershing Rd. and Percy Machin Rd., Crystal Hill at Kelly, Crystal Hill at Wild River Country, Faulkner Lake Rd. between 440 and 391, and Hwy. 165 between Rose and Campbell.

Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 12:33:00 to 02-MAY-19 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARSAW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This short-lived tornado formed near West Cleland Road west of Cabot and continued north to near Arkansas Hwy 89. Mainly trees were either uprooted or limbs snapped, with some damage to a few outbuildings. Some roof damage was also noted to a few homes.

Tornado in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 11:37:00 to 02-MAY-19 11:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRYTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado formed just east of I-30, east of exit 128, where several trees were either uprooted or limbs blown down. Damage was observed to several businesses along the track, also blowing over tractor trailers near the I-30/I-40 Interchange. The tornado crossed I-30 near this same area, continuing to blow down trees and causing some damage  to other buildings. This tornado lifted near Baseline Road.

Tornado in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-19 13:40:00 to 02-MAY-19 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

This tornado was observed by Law Enforcement in rural areas of Jackson County southeast of Swifton, just north of Arkansas Hwy 226. Damage was minimal due to staying mainly in open fields.