There was nearly a week between storm systems with temperatures again warming into the 80s from the 17th through the 20th across much of the state. Before cool temperatures were seen across the state, a couple more rounds of thunderstorms were expected. The first of which took place from April 20-22. A few reports of severe weather were received with some locally very heavy rainfall observed as well. Little Rock received more than 3 inches of rain in a 24 hour period. A lightning strike occurred very close to the NWS office in North Little Rock on the evening of April 20th which damaged some equipment.

Hail in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 20-APR-23 14:45:00 to 20-APR-23 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMAHA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This report was on Hwy. 65 south of Omaha.

Hail in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 20-APR-23 15:30:00 to 20-APR-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGARLOAF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was observed on video from a broadcast media tower camera on Bull Shoals Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 20-APR-23 16:30:00 to 20-APR-23 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANTY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 20-APR-23 17:20:00 to 20-APR-23 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were downed.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ARKANSAS
From 20-APR-23 19:48:00 to 20-APR-23 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported and this was an mPING report.

Heavy Rain in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 21-APR-23 06:00:00 to 21-APR-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLDRIDGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Stuttgart COOP Observer received 4.00 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 600 am CST.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-APR-23 06:00:00 to 21-APR-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS CORNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Crystal Valley received 3.50 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 600 am CST.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-APR-23 06:00:00 to 21-APR-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ORK)NO LITTLE ROCK ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

North Little rock received 3.12 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 600 am CST.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, ARKANSAS
From 21-APR-23 06:00:00 to 21-APR-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LIT)LITTLE ROCK ADA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Little Rock Adams Field received 3.31 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 600 am CST.

Heavy Rain in LONOKE, ARKANSAS
From 21-APR-23 06:00:00 to 21-APR-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABOT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cabot received 3.00 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 600 am CST.

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

Blakely Mountain Dam received 3.20 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 600 am CST.

Heavy Rain in GARLAND, ARKANSAS
From 21-APR-23 06:00:00 to 21-APR-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hot Springs National Park received 3.12 inches of rain in a 24 hour period ending at 600 am CST.