Hail in Pike County, Arkansas

A strong system brought severe weather to east Texas on the 21st with mostly just rain and thunderstorms across Arkansas, although nickel size hail was reported near Murfreesboro (Pike County). While severe weather wasn't widespread locally, very heavy rain was seen across Arkansas. Areas from southwest to northeast Arkansas saw rainfall amounts between 2-3 inches into the 22nd. As the rain was departing to the east on the 22nd, some strong winds developed in its wake. Several locations saw gusts to 40 mph or higher for less than an hour. The rain helped improve ongoing drought conditions across southern Arkansas but also worsened ongoing river flooding across the state.