While it seemed the region was in the clear on the 13th, rain and cool air kept the pressure elevated. At the same time, a storm system strengthened in Texas, and the pressure fell to the southwest. This created a pressure gradient, and this often leads to increased wind speeds. Gusts exceeded 40 mph in the southern half of the state during the afternoon/evening, and this went on for several hours.
A 47 mph gust was measured at the airport in Hot Springs (Garland County) at 240 pm CDT. A couple of hours later, a gust reached 53 mph at Little Rock National Airport (Pulaski County). Numerous trees (200 to 300 trees) were downed on the west side of Lake Ouachita at the Little Fir and Tompkins Bend Recreation Areas (both in Montgomery County). Trees were also toppled at Hot Springs (Garland County), Houston (Perry County), Maumelle (Pulaski County), Pine Bluff (Jefferson County), and west Little Rock (Pulaski County). Some trees were on homes and blocking roads. At least 30,000 power outages were reported.
More rain was on the horizon by late on the 17th, and it was expected to be heavy. This was preceded by a few severe storms in the west. Golf ball size hail was reported at Dover (Pope County), with half dollar size hail at Atkins (Pope County), and quarter size stones at Clarksville (Johnson County) and Russellville (Pope County). Following the hail, the deluge commenced.
Three to more than five inches of rain dumped in central and western Arkansas. Forty eight hour amounts through 700 am CDT on the 19th included 6.02 inches just northeast of Bryant (Saline County), 5.44 inches at Little Rock (Pulaski County), 4.89 inches at Benton (Saline County), 4.50 inches at North Little Rock (Pulaski County), 4.50 inches at Crystal Valley (Pulaski County), 4.01 inches at Big Fork (Polk County), 3.77 inches at Conway (Faulkner County), 3.48 inches at Waldron (Scott County), 3.34 inches at Bogg Springs (Polk County), and 3.30 inches at Booneville (Logan County).
The 5.44 inches of rain at Little Rock (Pulaski County) not only shattered a daily record on the 18th, it was the 15th wettest calendar day on record locally and the 5th wettest April calendar day.
Given so much rain, there was high water along Interstate 30 near Vimy Ridge (Saline County). All lanes were closed for at least a couple of hours. In Macon (Pulaski County), flooding along Highway 107 stranded a vehicle, and people needed to be rescued. Many roads were flooded from Benton (Saline County) to the Little Rock (Pulaski County) area. Highway 11 near Hazen (Prairie County) was under water, as was Highway 31 around Woodlawn (Lonoke County). Many farm fields were converted into lakes.

Flash Flood in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 14:30:00 to 13-APR-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMITAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was high enough to be over several county roads near Hermitage.

Strong Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 15:30:00 to 13-APR-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Strong wind gusts downed a tree onto a house in Maumelle. The occupants escaped without injury.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 14:00:00 to 13-APR-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding of roads in Hampton.

Strong Wind in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 13:30:00 to 13-APR-19 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Gusty non-thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines. This blocked roads in some cases.

Hail in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 17-APR-19 22:45:00 to 17-APR-19 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 17-APR-19 23:20:00 to 17-APR-19 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 17-APR-19 23:15:00 to 17-APR-19 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 17-APR-19 23:30:00 to 17-APR-19 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 03:32:00 to 18-APR-19 06:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple portions of Hilldale Road in Bryant were under water.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 04:42:00 to 18-APR-19 07:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUPELO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported Highway 7 between Griffithtown and Arkadelphia was flooded. Numerous other county roads had high water as well.

Strong Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 13:45:00 to 13-APR-19 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts up to 50 mph downed several trees in Hot Springs, with some trees partially blocking roads. There were also numerous power outages in and around town.

Strong Wind in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 14:00:00 to 13-APR-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A non-thunderstorm wind gust downed a tree onto a road and nearby fence.

Flash Flood in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 14:30:00 to 13-APR-19 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was over several county roads neare Ingalls.

Strong Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 15:50:00 to 13-APR-19 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Gusty non-thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto power lines in Jacksonville. The tree blocked a road.

Strong Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 15:30:00 to 13-APR-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A non-thunderstorm wind gust to at least 50 mph downed several trees in west Little Rock, with some trees on houses and blocking roads.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 20:00:00 to 13-APR-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANA SPUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 165 was blocked due to high water south of Dewitt.

Flash Flood in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-19 20:00:00 to 13-APR-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 159 was blocked by high water between the towns of Halley and McGehee.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 05:08:00 to 18-APR-19 08:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLASVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several roads in Pulaski County have been reported as flooded including Highway 365 at King Rd., Highway 161 at Trammel Rd., Wayne Rd., JF Cooley Rd., Macarthur at Cedar Rd., Marche Rd., Arch and Baseline Rd., Jim Hall Rd., Kelly/Reed Rd., Crystal Hill/Kelly Rd., Lawson/Faulkner Rd., and Pratt Rd.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 05:15:00 to 18-APR-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff's office reported portions of Highway 31 near Woodlawn are flooded. Additionally, numerous back roads across Lonoke County are inundated at this time.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 05:56:00 to 18-APR-19 08:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple locations were flooded including Hilldale Rd., Midland Rd., Springhill Rd., and Hilltop Rd.

Flash Flood in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 05:50:00 to 18-APR-19 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff's office reported Highway 11 at AR-249 near Hazen was flooded.

Flash Flood in MONROE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 06:30:00 to 18-APR-19 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was reported near Clarendon with roads flooded.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 06:38:00 to 18-APR-19 09:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Benton police department reported flooding at the intersection of Highway 35 and Edison Rd.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 05:44:00 to 18-APR-19 08:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST BAUXITE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several inches of water flowing over Highway 183 on the east side of Bauxite.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 05:46:00 to 18-APR-19 08:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was over Edison Avenue at AR-35 with traffic backing up.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 07:15:00 to 18-APR-19 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Alexander Rd. between Vimy Ridge Rd. and Sardis Rd. was underwater.

Heavy Rain in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 10:36:00 to 18-APR-19 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported 5.95 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 18-APR-19 07:20:00 to 18-APR-19 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A water rescue was performed at Highway 107 in Macon.

Hail in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 17-APR-19 23:20:00 to 17-APR-19 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media