Early on the 17th, over four inches of rain came down in a hurry across southern Perry and northwest Saline Counties. A couple of miles southwest of Houston (Perry County), water inundated Highway 216. It was the same story to start the next morning in western White and northern Lonoke Counties. This time, Highway 319 was flooded two miles northwest of Ward (Lonoke County). A few trees were knocked down on the 18th by severe thunderstorms. A brief EF-0 tornado occurred near the town of Oppelo.

Heavy Rain in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 19-MAY-21 06:00:00 to 19-MAY-21 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain of 4.48 inches of rain fell.

Tornado in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 18:23:00 to 18-MAY-21 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPPELO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado occurred immediately east of Hwy 9 south-southeast of the town of Oppelo, AR on the evening of May 18, 2021. A small number of farm outbuildings were damaged and a hardwood tree was blown down. Also some tree limbs were snapped. The tornado dissipated very quickly.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 21:08:00 to 18-MAY-21 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media video indicated water rapidly flowing through a back yard in the Bryant area.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 21:28:00 to 18-MAY-21 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter called in numerous roads were flooded in Vilonia with crews putting up barricades.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 21:30:00 to 18-MAY-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads throughout the county were reported flooded.

Flash Flood in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 21:30:00 to 18-MAY-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads throughout the county were reported flooded.

Flash Flood in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 22:45:00 to 19-MAY-21 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 229 South was underwater along with other minor roadways.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 22:20:00 to 19-MAY-21 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several roads in Bryant were underwater including Shobe Rd., Evergreen Rd., Springhill Rd., and Northlake Rd.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 23:25:00 to 19-MAY-21 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

ADEM reported that at least 4 homes and 8 cars were impacted by flooding in Saline county. Approximately 15 people have been rescued. Multiple roads were flooded throughout the county as well.

Flash Flood in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 17-MAY-21 06:30:00 to 17-MAY-21 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that AR-216 was inundated with water.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 15:33:00 to 18-MAY-21 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were reported down on county roads around Mena.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 16:39:00 to 18-MAY-21 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT IDA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down on Hwy 27 near Mount Ida.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 16:53:00 to 18-MAY-21 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down on power lines.

Flash Flood in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 04:53:00 to 18-MAY-21 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Police and firemen blocked of a section of Hwy 319 that was inundated with water.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 16:58:00 to 18-MAY-21 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO GAP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shingles were blown off a roof and limbs were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 17:45:00 to 18-MAY-21 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 18-MAY-21 18:10:00 to 18-MAY-21 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down near Hot Springs Village.