Thunderstorm Wind — Newton, Arkansas

2022-05-02 · near Western Grove, Newton, Arkansas

$5K

Property damage

61 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1028697. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.