A few rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms developed through May 5th. The bulk of the active weather took place from late on May 4th into the 5th as a cold front moved into the state from the northwest. In addition to severe weather reports of damaging wind and hail, very heavy rain fell from northeast Oklahoma eastward into Arkansas and across southern Missouri. This widespread heavy rain led to rises on area rivers as well as some flash flooding.

Flash Flood in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 19:04:00 to 02-MAY-22 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEROKEE VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There were multiple sections of Highway 175 closed due to high water. These were between West Lakeshore Dr. and Syline Dr.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 21:36:00 to 02-MAY-22 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTHERVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was destroyed, walls were pushed inward in one direction. Trees were blown over (from west to east) laying over a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 22:52:00 to 02-MAY-22 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTERN GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures were on social media of downed tree limbs and a small shed that was knocked over in Western Grove. Time is based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 22:59:00 to 02-MAY-22 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fallen trees were blocking all lanes on Highway 164 in Dover.

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 14:43:00 to 02-MAY-22 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYAL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 14:44:00 to 02-MAY-22 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was an mPING report.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 22:59:00 to 02-MAY-22 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HECTOR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fallen trees were blocking all lanes on Highway 27 in Hector.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 22:59:00 to 02-MAY-22 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Fallen trees were blocking all lanes on Highway 105 south of Atkins.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 23:27:00 to 02-MAY-22 23:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONYX
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff's department observed trees down across Highway 27 in Onyx. This was relayed by the Mt. Ida fire chief/COOP observer. The time is based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-22 00:12:00 to 03-MAY-22 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees fell on homes and across roads, windows were damaged and there were power outages.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-22 02:00:00 to 03-MAY-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENGELBERG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 166 was closed between Sparrow Rd. and Pigeon Loop due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 12:09:00 to 05-MAY-22 12:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This powerful microburst destroyed a large, well-built metal storage building. The buildiing was anchored at 10 points with concrete around each post, and it appears initial damage on one side of the building caused the interior of the building to become exposed to the wind. The structural soundness of the building allowed wind energy to build up inside until the entire structure was violently lifted from the ground. Aside from minor shingle damage to a nearby roof, surrounding structures were undamaged. Debris from the metal building was carried approximately 700 yards downstream with evidence of ground scarring, indicating winds were strong enough to cause heavy debris to tumble. There was a narrow damage swath on the order of 150 yards in width.

Hail in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 12:47:00 to 05-MAY-22 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter size hail reported at Saint Charles.

Hail in LINCOLN, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 13:11:00 to 05-MAY-22 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash Flood in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 13:30:00 to 05-MAY-22 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GURDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Local fire department performed a water rescue from a vehicle stalled in high water.

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 14:50:00 to 02-MAY-22 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNSHINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 14:55:00 to 02-MAY-22 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

This was an mPING report.

Flash Flood in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 17:52:00 to 02-MAY-22 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEPP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

All roads were impassable in Gepp.

Flash Flood in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 18:33:00 to 02-MAY-22 21:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GASSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The intersection of Wildcat Shoals Rd. and Denton Ferry Rd. was impassable due to high water. Also, once car was submerged, but the occupant was unharmed.

Flash Flood in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 02-MAY-22 18:35:00 to 02-MAY-22 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were under water. Also, some cars were flooded.

Heavy Rain in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-22 03:45:00 to 03-MAY-22 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This was a 24 hour rainfall.

Heavy Rain in NEWTON, ARKANSAS
From 03-MAY-22 05:00:00 to 03-MAY-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This was a 24 hour rainfall total.

Tornado in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 11:53:00 to 05-MAY-22 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LODGES CORNERS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large pole barn was completely destroyed and electrical transmission line towers were knocked down. The likely cause of damage that initiated the collapse of the electrical transmission line towers was a large lofted shipping container that collided with the base of one of the towers. Other damage included downed smaller power poles and minor roof damage to a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 13:43:00 to 05-MAY-22 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE WITT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell on a truck in De Witt.

Hail in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 02:36:00 to 05-MAY-22 02:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 16:00:00 to 05-MAY-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media image showed the intersection of 24th and Main St. under water.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 05-MAY-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORREST BONNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Part of Highway 8 , north of Fordyce, was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 05-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 05-MAY-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager and ARDOT reported Highway 276, from Highway 79 to
Gregory Fischer Rd., was closed due to flooding.