Severe thunderstorms moved through northwestern Arkansas during the evening of the 4th. The atmosphere became moderately unstable ahead of a cold front approaching from the north and a dry line approaching from the west. Deep layer and low level wind shear increased during the afternoon and evening across the area, with the approach of a strong upper level disturbance, and became very strong by early evening. The combination of moderately strong instability and strong to very strong wind shear resulted in some supercell thunderstorm structures, as well as a severe squall line that moved through the region. Multiple tornadoes occurred across northwestern Arkansas, along with damaging wind gusts.

Tornado in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:20:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARMONY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed northeast of Huntsville, damaging a chicken house and uprooting trees. The tornado crossed Highway 412 and dissipated. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 70 to 80 mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:41:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETER PENDER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado moved east-northeast from just east of Highway 54 to north of Compressor Road, and damaged outbuildings and snapped large tree limbs. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 75 to 80 mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:46:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This is the first segment of a three segment tornado. The tornado developed east of Highway 23, and crossed Highway 309, where trees were uprooted and large tree limbs were snapped. It then moved briefly across a small portion of Logan County. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 90 to 95 mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:49:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This is the third segment of a three segment tornado. The tornado moved back into Franklin County after briefly moving across the Arkansas River in Logan County. It uprooted a few trees and snapped large tree limbs before dissipating just east of Highway 46. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 85 to 90 mph.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:24:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This is the second segment of a two segment tornado that moved into Franklin County from Sebastian County. The tornado produced a tornadic debris signature (TDS) from the KSRX WSR-88D that persisted from at least 722 pm through 728 pm. The TDS/debris was likely a result of damage to trees, based on aerial imagery. An NWS Tulsa survey team attempted to investigate the area where the damage occurred, but could not access the area. Since no damage could be evaluated, the tornado was rated EF-unknown.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:38:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETER PENDER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado moved east-northeast from Shaw Loop to Highway 23. It uprooted trees, damaged a couple homes, and destroyed several outbuildings. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 17:53:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSET
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed and moved across highly rugged and wooded terrain. It uprooted trees and snapped a few power poles. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 17:57:00 to 04-NOV-22 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURHAM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power poles.

Flash Flood in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 20:00:00 to 04-NOV-22 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT SMITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Six swift water rescues were conducted in Fort Smith, as vehicles had become stranded in flood water. Several roads were closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 17:15:00 to 04-NOV-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRICKLER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged several chicken houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 17:55:00 to 04-NOV-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL VLY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong thunderstorm wind damaged a chicken house and blew down trees.

Tornado in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:22:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT CHAFFEE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This is the first segment of a two segment tornado. The tornado produced a tornadic debris signature (TDS) from the KSRX WSR-88D that persisted from at least 722 pm through 728 pm. The TDS/debris was likely a result of damage to trees, based on aerial imagery. An NWS Tulsa survey team attempted to investigate the area where the damage occurred, but could not access the area. Since no damage could be evaluated, the tornado was rated EF-unknown. It continued into Franklin County.

Tornado in SEBASTIAN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 17:58:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed south of Mansfield where trees were blown down and outbuildings were damaged on Johnnie Cake Way. It moved north across Mansfield and across the east side of Huntington. Sixteen homes were damaged in Mansfield, several significantly. Trees were snapped or uprooted, and power poles were blown down. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 105 to 110 mph.

Tornado in CARROLL, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:43:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN FOREST
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed southwest of Green Forest and moved into town, damaging trees and power poles. Several poultry barns were damaged or destroyed, three grain bins were toppled, and multiple homes were damaged. It continued northeast of town where trees were uprooted, several homes were damaged, and several poultry barns were damaged. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 90 to 100 mph.