A cold front approached Arkansas from the west late Friday night into Saturday morning. Strong to severe thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this front,
with damaging winds and tornadoes observed across the state. This thunderstorm activity grew upscale from singular supercells into a linear QLCS line over the eastern half of Arkansas.

Tornado in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 19:49:00 to 04-NOV-22 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVELLY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began along Little Texas Road south of Highway 28 in Yell County. Several pine and hardwood trees were either snapped or uprooted along Little Texas Road and Billingsley Lane. As the tornado moved northeast and crossed Highway 28 near Gafford Creek, a carport was destroyed but the home received no damage. Additional tree damage occurred as the tornado crossed Gafford Creek with the tornado dissipating shortly after near Bluff Road.

Tornado in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 20:08:00 to 04-NOV-22 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began at the base of Kirby Mountain just to the east of Highway 27 and south of Mitchell Road. Along the path of the tornado, a barn was completely destroyed. A metal outbuilding had minor roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado ended along and just north of Highway 84 east of Kirby.

Tornado in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 20:15:00 to 04-NOV-22 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILKEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began just north of Norman Hill Road at Kingston Road and tracked northeast along Kingston Road. This tornado snapped trees adjacent to the road and removed much of the roofing material from a home. A small outbuilding was destroyed on Covey Rise Lane. The tornado continued to move northeast before dissipating near Peeler Gap Road north of County Road 728. Trees were snapped along the path from Covey Rise Lane to the ending point.

Tornado in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 21:27:00 to 04-NOV-22 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN OAKS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touched down just west of Ridge Road south of Malvern. The tornado uprooted or snapped numerous trees and caused minor roof damage to a metal outbuilding.

Tornado in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 22:04:00 to 04-NOV-22 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started on Cardinal Circle southeast of Sardis, uprooting or snapping trees as it moved northeast over West Fairview Road and Long Drive. The worst damage was noted along Pruett Road, where several homes were damaged, some which lost their roofs. The tornado continued northeast over East Sardis Road, damaging more trees. The tornado lifted near the intersection of East Sardis Road and Stan Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:41:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down in Wickes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 19:03:00 to 04-NOV-22 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRICKET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down across Arkansas 14.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 19:07:00 to 04-NOV-22 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in Clarksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 19:17:00 to 04-NOV-22 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERRY HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and powerlines blown down in Cherry Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 19:22:00 to 04-NOV-22 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down in Pine Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 20:44:00 to 04-NOV-22 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of a vacant house collapsed along Lake Norfork Drive. A collapsed roof at an outdoor boat storage business resulted in damage to several boats. The boat storage business was located along Highway 62 East.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 21:08:00 to 04-NOV-22 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE MUNI ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was observed along Main Street in Clarksville, temporarily closing portions of the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 20:34:00 to 04-NOV-22 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. Downed trees temporarily blocked Highway 62 East, Highway 5 South, and Highway 178 West, as well as numerous county roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 22:27:00 to 04-NOV-22 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATES MILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Part of a metal roof covering to a porch was peeled back.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 22:30:00 to 04-NOV-22 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down in Cabot.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 22:35:00 to 04-NOV-22 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large tree limbs were snapped off in Antioch.

Thunderstorm Wind in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 22:44:00 to 04-NOV-22 22:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FURLOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down in Furlow.

Tornado in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:43:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado developed along a strong rear flank downdraft surge that swept across areas immediately southeast of Wickes. Several chicken houses sustained varying degrees of damage, from roof panels stripped off most structures, to walls collapsed on at least one structure. Surrounding tree damage west of the track suggested strong inflow into the tornado while tree damage east of the track was consistent with non-tornadic damaging winds. Start and end locations/times were approximated due to limited accessibility.

Tornado in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 21:00:00 to 04-NOV-22 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started just southwest of Vaden Road, continuing northeast across 2nd Road towards Newton and Copeland Ridge Roads. Mainly tree damage was noted, either uprooted or snapped. An old church building was knocked just slightly off the block foundation. This tornado continued northeast, eventually crossing Open Banks Road, near the Ouachita River. The tornado continued northeast, crossing the Ouachita River, eventually crossing Dutche Hunter Road before lifting just before State Highway 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 20:19:00 to 04-NOV-22 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down in Amity.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 20:06:00 to 04-NOV-22 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down in Kirby.

Tornado in LOGAN, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 18:48:00 to 04-NOV-22 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This short tornado track is a continuation from Franklin County in Tulsa's CWA as it crossed into a small portion of Logan County across the Arkansas River Valley southwest of Denning. This tornado then crossed back into Franklin County after crossing the Arkansas River. Peak strength and width data came from Tulsa's survey findings.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 04-NOV-22 22:10:00 to 04-NOV-22 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large tree branches were snapped off.