A shortwave moved into the Lower Mississippi Valley triggering numerous showers and thunderstorms across Arkansas during the morning hours of April 13, 2022. Storms eventually organized into a line that swept across the Mid-South. A strong low-level jet, large amounts of wind shear, and moderate amounts of instability supported severe thunderstorms across the Mid-South. Large hail, damaging wind and tornadoes were the result. Locally heavy rain also caused flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:32:00 to 13-APR-22 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph by the Jonesboro ASOS.

Tornado in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:36:00 to 13-APR-22 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: AETNA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began near County Road 963 east-southeast of Brookland, damaging trees as it moved east-northeast across Ditch Levee Road. Several wooden, high-tension power poles were down southwest of the intersection of Brookland School Road East and Bowman Road. A home also sustained roof damage near this intersection. More substantial damage was seen in the Dixie community where several structures sustained roof damage and trees were uprooted. The tornado continued to move northeast, ending just past County Road 999. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph. Thanks to NSSL for assistance with this damage survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 16:10:00 to 13-APR-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees uprooted on Springdale Road and 9th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:45:00 to 13-APR-22 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Barn damaged and power lines down near Highway 135 and Greene County Road 960.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:56:00 to 13-APR-22 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEPANTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

House damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:57:00 to 13-APR-22 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORREST CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Utility pole knocked down along Highway 1 south of Forrest City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 14:04:00 to 13-APR-22 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATHELSTAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An irrigation pivot was overturned.

Flash Flood in LEE, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 15:34:00 to 13-APR-22 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FELTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The intersection of Arkansas 1 and US Highway 79 flooded with approximately 12 to 16 inches of water.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHILLIPS, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 16:00:00 to 13-APR-22 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYCAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Powerlines down on Latour Road.

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:50:00 to 13-APR-22 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began just south of West County Road 70 in the Garson area causing damage to hardwood trees. As the tornado moved northeast across agricultural land, several center pivot irrigation systems were rolled. The tornado crossed into Dunklin County near County Road 645, damaging a mobile home unit and additional center pivot irrigation systems along Missouri Route K and County Road 626. An outbuilding was damaged along County Road 655 with the tornado lifting as it moved into Hornersville. Thanks to NSSL for assistance with this damage survey.

Tornado in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 14:00:00 to 13-APR-22 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began near Highway 140 and West County Road 738 in the West Ridge community. A metal building and a home sustained minor damage and much of the roof was removed from the old school building on Highway 297 just east of Highway 140. The tornado continued northeast, depositing debris in the field downstream of the school, eventually crossing the intersection of Highways 140 and 136 on the east side of Three Way. Minor roof and tree damage was observed here with the tornado quickly lifting. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph. Thanks to NSSL for assistance with this damage survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:57:00 to 13-APR-22 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEPANTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles down on Highway 14 at Mississippi/Poinsett County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in POINSETT, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:42:00 to 13-APR-22 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATCHIE COON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree blown down crossing both lanes of Highway 463.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:43:00 to 13-APR-22 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARAGOULD MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wires down near the high school.

Thunderstorm Wind in MISSISSIPPI, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 14:01:00 to 13-APR-22 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: THREE WAY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were uprooted.

Lightning in ST. FRANCIS, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 14:05:00 to 13-APR-22 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUGHES
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning destroyed home in Newcastle community north of Forrest City. The home was a total loss.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 13-APR-22 13:45:00 to 13-APR-22 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous powerlines down near Schugtown in Eastern Craighead County.