Severe weather returned on the 19th, and one of the largest severe weather events in Arkansas of 2019 unfolded. The event began with softball size hail or larger around Vandervoort and Cove (both in Polk County) between 630 pm and 700 pm CDT. Evidence from photos showed that some hailstones were close to five inches in diameter, potentially tying the state record set on January 21, 1999 and April 2, 2006. Records go back to the 1950s.
As the evening progressed, two clusters of storms evolved across the central and southern counties. They moved quickly to the east at 50 to more than 60 mph. This usually increases the chances of wind damage.
Trees and/or power lines were downed at many locations including Camden (Ouachita County), Harrell (Calhoun County), Little Rock (Pulaski County), Mount Ida and Norman (both in Montgomery County), Cabot and Lonoke (both in Lonoke County), Florence and Montongo (both in Drew County), and McGehee (Desha County).

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 17:47:00 to 19-JUN-19 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGG SPGS
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The hail was estimated to be 2.5 to 3.0 inches in diameter.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 17:50:00 to 19-JUN-19 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball size hail was reported in Wickes.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 17:53:00 to 19-JUN-19 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 17:56:00 to 19-JUN-19 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDERVOORT
Magnitude: 5.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An image on social media shows extremely large hail between 4 and 5 inches occurred near Vandervoort.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 17:58:00 to 19-JUN-19 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDERVOORT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Polk County sheriff department reported significant windshield damage in Vandervoort.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 17:58:00 to 19-JUN-19 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous images were on social media displaying extremely large hailstones in the Vandervoort and Cove area. Significant damage was done to some vehicles in the area.

Hail in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 17:58:00 to 19-JUN-19 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANDERVOORT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 18:45:00 to 19-JUN-19 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT IDA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Multiple trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 18:46:00 to 19-JUN-19 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 19:23:00 to 19-JUN-19 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 19:44:00 to 19-JUN-19 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAPE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:00:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An estimated wind gust of 70 mph was noted along Congo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:02:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHENS
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:03:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERNDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down. Some were down on power lines and one fell on a shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:11:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 60 MPH wind gust was measured on Pinnacle Valley Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:23:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LIT)LITTLE ROCK ADA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:25:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARNELL SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto Hwy. 8 near Hwy. 189.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:25:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:25:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped along Shelby Rd. in Sherwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:32:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LRF)LITTLE ROCK AFB
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:38:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs were blown down in Argenta.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:41:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:42:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Widespread trees were blown down in Cabot.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:45:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTONGO
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The damage across Drew County near Montongo was determined to be the result of straight line winds between 60 and 85 mph. Many trees were uprooted across the area. An outbuilding was destroyed. A stand alone carport sustained damage and some siding was peeled off a home. Some trees across the county fell onto homes. Trees and power lines were down county wide according to the Emergency Manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:46:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down along Jim Hall Rd. near Old Tom Box Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:48:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMSTEAD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:53:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mobile home was damaged in Florence. One person was trapped inside the home and numerous trees were down around the property.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:55:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVERY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees were reported down, including one on a house. A pole barn was also destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRAIRIE, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 21:08:00 to 19-JUN-19 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SGT)STUTTGART MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 21:10:00 to 19-JUN-19 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROHWER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 21:15:00 to 19-JUN-19 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were down in the area.

Lightning in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:20:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORK)NO LITTLE ROCK ARPT
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning struck a home in the Indian Hills Neighborhood of North Little Rock, catching the structure on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:41:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several pictures of large trees blown down and onto homes were shared via email. Estimated wind speeds of 70 to 75 mph caused the damage throughout the city of Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in DREW, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:41:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several pictures of large trees blown down and onto homes were shared via email. Estimated wind speeds of 70 to 75 mph caused the damage throughout the city of Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 20:10:00 to 19-JUN-19 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRELL
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were down across the area. A damage survey confirmed 80 to 85 mph straight line winds at Harrell. Numerous trees were downed or snapped, with some trees on houses. Several carports were damaged. A brick wall at a car wash perpendicular to the wind was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 21:05:00 to 19-JUN-19 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage across southern Desha County was determined to be the result of winds estimated at 75 to 80 mph. Several large trees were blown down or snapped and power lines and power poles were damaged heavily as well...blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, ARKANSAS
From 19-JUN-19 19:41:00 to 19-JUN-19 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were down in Camden and some trees were down on homes.