A strong storm system and associated cold front moved around the periphery of a high pressure system situated over the Gulf of Mexico. The boundary triggered scattered severe thunderstorms in northern Arkansas during the night-time hours bringing to large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-23 07:00:00 to 08-AUG-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Mena Co-Op observer measured 4.42 inches of total rainfall in a 24 hour period ending at 7:45 AM CST.

Heavy Rain in MONTGOMERY, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-23 06:21:00 to 08-AUG-23 06:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Co-Op observer measured 4.10 inches of total rainfall over a 24 hour period with rain still falling.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 18:53:00 to 09-AUG-23 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were broken and shingles were blown off at a home in Mountain Home via mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 18:53:00 to 09-AUG-23 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measured wind gust of 68 mph was observed in the town of Mountain Home and a large portion of the county lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 19:34:00 to 09-AUG-23 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread power outages were observed across Fulton county, especially in the vicinity of Wheeling.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 18:55:00 to 09-AUG-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNTAIN HOME
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were downed across the town of Mountain Home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 20:15:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees fell across the town of Ravenden.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARP, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 19:53:00 to 09-AUG-23 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASH FLAT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down across the county blocking several roadways within Sharp county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 20:35:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 66 mph wind gust in the town of Hoxie.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 20:38:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail fell in the town of Hoxie.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 20:30:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT RIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees blocking roadways across the town of Walnut Ridge.

Hail in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 20:45:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEDGWICK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half-dollar sized hail in the community of Sedgwick.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 20:30:00 to 09-AUG-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOXIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees fell across the county including a tree falling onto a mobile home in Hoxie.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 09-AUG-23 18:50:00 to 09-AUG-23 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKRIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees and large tree limbs fell across the town of Clarkridge.

Hail in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 10-AUG-23 00:13:00 to 10-AUG-23 00:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBER SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail fell in the town of Heber Springs via mPING.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, ARKANSAS
From 11-AUG-23 06:45:00 to 11-AUG-23 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JENKINS FERRY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees downed along AR-Highway 46 between the towns of Prattsville and Leola.

Hail in WHITE, ARKANSAS
From 10-AUG-23 00:44:00 to 10-AUG-23 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUDSONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail fell in the town of Judsonia.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 to 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roads flooded around the Steel Mill in the town of Diaz.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 to 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several roads in the Newport area were flooded and were impassable. The Co-Op Observer at Newport measured 5.37 inches of total rainfall over the previous 24 hour period.

Flash Flood in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 to 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several roads in the town of Batesville were underwater. Batesville Lock and Dam observed 5.85 inches of rain over the previous 24 hour period.

Flash Flood in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 to 10-AUG-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PFEIFFER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

AR-IN-22 CoCoRaHS Gauge measured 5.55 inches of total rainfall over a 24 hour period. Multiple roadways were flooded in the town of Batesville and within Independence county, including a car that was observed overtaken by flood waters and began to float down the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in INDEPENDENCE, ARKANSAS
From 10-AUG-23 03:10:00 to 10-AUG-23 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were downed in the vicinity of Wolford Addition.

Hail in SEARCY, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-23 04:40:00 to 07-AUG-23 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOOSTER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tennis ball sized hail fell near the community of Woolum from social media image provided by trained spotter via mPING.

Hail in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-23 05:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLF BAYOU
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail fell near the town of Wolf Bayou.

Hail in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-23 04:35:00 to 07-AUG-23 04:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIMES
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball sized hail fell in the town of Chimes.

Hail in JACKSON, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-23 05:59:00 to 07-AUG-23 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail fell in the vicinity of Newport.

Hail in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-23 05:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half-dollar sized hail fell in the community of Shirley.

Hail in CLEBURNE, ARKANSAS
From 07-AUG-23 05:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRASCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell in the town of Drasco.

Heavy Rain in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 08-AUG-23 07:00:00 to 08-AUG-23 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The CoCorahs site at Mena received a measured amount of 4.20 inches of total rainfall within the previous 24 hour period.