A line of thunderstorms developed into northwestern Arkansas during the morning of the 13th, as a cold front moved into the area. A strong thunderstorm within the line produced hail up to nickel size. More impactfully, this line of showers and thunderstorms was slow-moving, with individual cells within the line moving northeasterly repeatedly across the same areas, which resulted in locally heavy rainfall. Two to four inches of rain occurred locally, which subsequently resulted in flash flooding across portions of Benton, Washington, Carroll, and Madison Counties. After the rainfall had ended, some low water crossings remained flooded for hours, and a woman drowned when she attempted to drive through one of these low water crossings in Carroll County.

Hail in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 08:28:00 to 13-APR-22 08:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONORA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 08:47:00 to 13-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENTRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Sleepy Hollow Road were flooded southwest of Gentry.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 08:39:00 to 13-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Country Club Drive were reported flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 09:15:00 to 13-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A one-mile section of Highway 12 was flooded and closed in both directions.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 09:14:00 to 13-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of numerous roads were flooded and closed across the county. There was at least one swift water rescue performed for a stranded motorist.

Flash Flood in BENTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 09:18:00 to 13-APR-22 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A half-mile section of Highway 16 was flooded and closed in both directions, and a section of Highway 412 was flooded and closed in both directions.

Flash Flood in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 10:38:00 to 13-APR-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARMONY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several roads were flooded near Harmony.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 08:40:00 to 13-APR-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOSHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Portions of several roads were flooded, and flood water entered a business.

Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 14:00:00 to 13-APR-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABANAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle driven into a flooded low water crossing near the intersection of county roads 705 and 741 was swept away, with the driver drowning in the flood water. Heavy rainfall had ended by early afternoon, but some low water crossings remained flooded well after the rain had stopped.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 11:00:00 to 13-APR-22 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of several roads were flooded by heavy rainfall.