Searcy County School District Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
Hot Rankings
The chance of earthquake damage in Searcy County School District is lower than Arkansas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Searcy County School District is lower than Arkansas average and is much higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #135
| Searcy County School District | 0.20 |
| Arkansas | 0.57 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Searcy County School District | 0.0000 |
| Arkansas | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #156
| Searcy County School District | 234.78 |
| Arkansas | 272.21 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 3,076 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Searcy County School District were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 3 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 2 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 287 | Hail: | 1,209 | Heat: | 2 | Heavy Snow: | 1 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 4 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 4 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,470 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 0 | Winter Storm: | 6 | Winter Weather: | 5 |
| Other: | 83 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Searcy County School District.
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 1 historical earthquake event that had a recorded magnitude of 3.5 or above found in or near Searcy County School District.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 26.8 | 1985-09-06 | 3.8 | 10 | 35.81 | -93.12 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 118 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Searcy County School District.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 2.7 | 1973-05-07 | 2 | 35°54'N / 92°38'W | 35°54'N / 92°35'W | 2.70 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Searcy |
| 3.1 | 1958-04-03 | 2 | 35°54'N / 92°36'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Searcy | |||
| 5.0 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 35°45'N / 92°51'W | 35°55'N / 92°35'W | 18.80 Miles | 833 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Searcy |
| 13.5 | 1961-05-08 | 2 | 36°02'N / 92°48'W | 1.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Searcy | |
| 14.6 | 1982-12-02 | 3 | 35°38'N / 92°35'W | 35°47'N / 92°25'W | 12.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Van Buren |
| 16.1 | 1955-11-02 | 2 | 35°39'N / 92°50'W | 35°40'N / 92°18'W | 29.90 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 5 | 25K | 0 | Van Buren |
| 16.1 | 1961-05-07 | 2 | 36°04'N / 92°52'W | 36°07'N / 92°41'W | 10.80 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Searcy |
| 17.9 | 1982-12-23 | 3 | 35°32'N / 92°39'W | 35°43'N / 92°33'W | 14.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Saline |
| 18.0 | 1982-12-02 | 3 | 35°47'N / 92°25'W | 35°53'N / 92°15'W | 11.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Stone |
| 19.0 | 1972-04-07 | 3 | 35°47'N / 92°20'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Craighead | |
| 20.0 | 1982-12-02 | 2 | 35°50'N / 93°06'W | 36°06'N / 92°53'W | 19.00 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Clark |
| 20.5 | 1982-12-02 | 2 | 36°06'N / 92°53'W | 36°09'N / 92°50'W | 5.00 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Dallas |
| 22.2 | 1988-11-15 | 2 | 35°45'N / 92°21'W | 35°55'N / 92°10'W | 13.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Stone |
| 23.0 | 1961-05-07 | 3 | 36°07'N / 92°47'W | 36°18'N / 92°40'W | 14.20 Miles | 1760 Yards | 3 | 9 | 2.5M | 0 | Marion |
| 23.3 | 1996-04-14 | 4 | 35°49'N / 92°21'W | 35°56'N / 92°07'W | 16.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 5 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Stone |
| Brief Description: The tornado first touched down 4 miles northwest of Fox. It moved northeastward, passing south of Timbo, where some homes were damaged or destroyed and a number of trees were blown down. The tornado continued moving northeastward, causing some spotty damage through much of the county until the storm was 3.5 miles southwest of Allison. There, a house was completely destroyed and the first fatality occurred at approximately 730 pm CDT. The tornado then moved into Allison at around 738 pm CDT, damaging a resort area and destroying a bathhouse. The storm then struck a campground near the resort. As the tornado moved through the campground area, trees were downed on recreational vehicles, and several camping trailers were either overturned or tossed into a nearby creek. Four people were killed at the campground. The tornado exited Stone County at 739 pm CDT. Five people also sustained minor injuries. Damage along the track of the tornado was mostly F3. However, some structural damage was consistant with an F4 rating. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at around $2,500,000. M71MH, F64MH, M65MH, F65MH, F53PH | |||||||||||
| 23.7 | 1983-03-26 | 2 | 36°11'N / 92°51'W | 2.00 Miles | 293 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Marion | |
| 24.1 | 1979-06-28 | 2 | 35°37'N / 92°35'W | 35°28'N / 92°31'W | 11.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Van Buren |
| 24.1 | 2010-04-30 | 3 | 35°27'N / 92°43'W | 35°37'N / 92°30'W | 16.00 Miles | 700 Yards | 1 | 15 | 4.0M | 0K | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado exited Conway County north of Cleveland and entered Van Buren County south-southeast of Liberty Springs. The tornado, rated EF3 in Van Buren County, caused extensive damage to the town of Scotland, especially in areas along Lo Gap Road. A 67 year-old woman was killed when she was thrown from her home. Approximately 15 others were injured. A damage assessment by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management indicated 13 homes (including houses and mobile homes) destroyed, 3 homes with major damage, 7 homes with minor damage, and 11 homes affected. In addition, Scotland's community center was destroyed, and barns, outbuildings, and a gas well were damaged. Thousands of trees and numerous power lines were blown down. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico surged into Arkansas at the end of April, so conditions in the state became warm and humid. On the 30th, a strong area of low pressure aloft approached from the west, resulting in the development of thunderstorms. Wind shear, a change in wind direction and speed with height, was present. This created a favorable environment for the formation of tornadoes. | |||||||||||
| 24.1 | 2008-02-05 | 4 | 35°27'N / 92°37'W | 35°42'N / 92°16'W | 26.00 Miles | 1170 Yards | 3 | 77 | 22.8M | 0K | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado moved from Conway County, northeast of Cleveland, into Van Buren County, south-southeast of Beverage Town. A Red Cross survey indicated that 41 houses were destroyed, 26 suffered major damage, 29 had minor damage, and 30 others were affected. In addition, 21 mobile homes were destroyed, 4 suffered major damage, 2 had minor damage, and one other was affected. A boat factory was destroyed, and a church and a number of businesses were damaged. Three fatalities occurred: One in a house 3.2 miles south-southwest of Clinton, one at the boat factory in Clinton, and one in a mobile home 2.5 miles west of Shirley. The tornado continued into Stone County, south-southwest of Rushing. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. | |||||||||||
| 24.8 | 1978-05-12 | 2 | 35°55'N / 92°19'W | 35°54'N / 92°06'W | 12.10 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Stone |
| 25.2 | 1982-12-02 | 2 | 36°09'N / 92°50'W | 36°18'N / 92°46'W | 10.00 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hot Spring |
| 25.3 | 1985-11-18 | 3 | 36°11'N / 92°40'W | 36°18'N / 92°29'W | 13.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 3 | 13 | 25.0M | 0 | Marion |
| 26.1 | 1984-03-15 | 4 | 35°35'N / 92°27'W | 35°36'N / 92°15'W | 8.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Van Buren |
| 26.6 | 1991-03-21 | 2 | 36°08'N / 93°01'W | 36°10'N / 92°58'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 12 | 2.5M | 0 | Boone |
| 26.6 | 1996-04-22 | 2 | 36°13'N / 92°44'W | 36°19'N / 92°34'W | 12.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 6 | 1.0M | 0 | Marion |
| Brief Description: The tornado touched down 3 1/2 miles southwest of Yellville. It moved north-northeastward, passing just to the north of the town of Summit. The tornado then began moving in more of a northeasterly direction, passing just to the north of Flippin and then lifted 4 miles north-northeast of Flippin. A number of homes and some businesses sustained damage along the tornado's path. Several trailers were either damaged or destroyed. 6 people sustained minor injuries. A number of trees and power lines were also blown down. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at $1,000,000. | |||||||||||
| 27.5 | 1999-03-05 | 3 | 35°29'N / 92°37'W | 35°31'N / 92°24'W | 10.00 Miles | 350 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado was spawned in southern Van Buren County to the southeast of a dissipating tornado near Scotland. The former tornado moved through Culpepper and toward Choctaw, causing extensive property damage. Perhaps the worst damage was along County Road 6. In all, about a dozen houses and half a dozen mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed. There was also extensive tree damage. As the tornado moved northeast, it weakened by the time it reached Choctaw. Mostly roof damage was noted in town. The tornado was on the ground for 10 miles before dissipating. | |||||||||||
| 27.5 | 1971-12-14 | 3 | 36°15'N / 92°36'W | 36°18'N / 92°33'W | 4.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 8 | 250K | 0 | Marion |
| 29.8 | 1960-05-06 | 2 | 35°27'N / 92°30'W | 35°31'N / 92°23'W | 8.20 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 4 | 3K | 0 | Van Buren |
| 29.8 | 2008-02-05 | 2 | 36°16'N / 92°31'W | 36°19'N / 92°27'W | 5.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 1 | 35 | 15.8M | 0K | Baxter |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado moved from Marion County, north-northeast of Rea Valley, into Baxter County, just east-southeast of Cotter. A survey by the Red Cross indicated 21 houses were destroyed, 23 suffered major damage, 35 had minor damage, and 147 others were affected. In addition, 9 mobile homes were destroyed, 12 suffered major damage, 10 had minor damage, and 10 others were affected. One fatality occurred in a mobile home park. Most of the residential structures were in the area around Gassville. A number of businesses in Gassville, along U.S. Highway 62/412, were damaged. Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. The tornado dissipated before reaching Mountain Home. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. | |||||||||||
| 30.5 | 1997-03-01 | 2 | 35°26'N / 92°43'W | 35°27'N / 92°42'W | 2.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0 | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: The Conway County tornado moved into Van Buren County about 8 miles southwest of Scotland at 348 pm CST. The tornado traveled about 2 miles through the Ozark National Forest before lifting. Based on surveys of the timber damage, the tornado remained at F2 strength before it dissipated. | |||||||||||
| 30.5 | 1956-02-15 | 2 | 35°34'N / 92°16'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Van Buren | |||
| 30.6 | 2008-02-05 | 4 | 35°42'N / 92°16'W | 35°56'N / 91°57'W | 23.00 Miles | 1320 Yards | 1 | 7 | 29.0M | 0K | Stone |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado moved from Van Buren County, north of Shirley, into Stone County, south-southwest of Rushing. According to a Red Cross survey, 24 houses were destroyed, 11 suffered major damage, 11 had minor damage, and 21 others were affected. Mobile home damage included 14 destroyed, 4 with major damage, 4 with minor damage, and 6 others affected. Major damage to businesses occurred near the intersection of Arkansas Highways 5 and 14 on the southeast side of Mountain View. A car dealership was destroyed and some of the cars on the sales lot were thrown across the highway. One car was lofted over a building across the highway and then thrown down into a ravine. Nearby, a utility pole was pulled up by the tornado, and then a large part of the pole was jammed back into the ground with all the wires still attached. The Stone County Medical Center suffered substantial damage, and a number of doctors' offices nearby were destroyed. Other businesses destroyed included a body shop, a paint shop, and a car parts store. A fire station had major damage. A major electrical transmission line outside of Mountain View was destroyed. It was nearly a week before the line could be rebuilt and power restored. One person was killed in a house just east of the Highway 5/14 intersection. The tornado continued into Izard County, in the area just northwest of Guion. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. | |||||||||||
| 30.8 | 1989-06-11 | 2 | 35°29'N / 92°24'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 6 | 250K | 0 | Van Buren | |
| 32.4 | 2008-01-08 | 2 | 35°24'N / 92°51'W | 35°27'N / 92°43'W | 8.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 1 | 1.8M | 0K | Conway |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado from Pope County moved into northwestern Conway County. According to the Conway County Office of Emergency Management, three homes were destroyed, and 12 others suffered damage ranging from light to heavy. One woman was injured in a mobile home. Ten other structures, such as chicken houses and barns, were destroyed; 13 such structures were damaged. A church, which had stood for more than 100 years, was destroyed and an adjacent cemetery was damaged. Three natural gas well sites were damaged but there was no release of gas. The tornado moved into the Ozark National Forest, where hundreds of trees were blown down. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe declared Conway County a state disaster area. The tornado continued into Van Buren County. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe thunderstorms affected a large part of Arkansas on the 8th. There were a number of reports of wind damage and an isolated tornado. | |||||||||||
| 32.5 | 1997-03-01 | 2 | 35°23'N / 92°51'W | 35°28'N / 92°44'W | 8.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 1 | 500K | 0 | Conway |
| Brief Description: The Pope County tornado moved into Conway County about 2 miles west-southwest of Jerusalem at 338 pm CST and traveled northeastward. The tornado affected the northern and western parts of Jerusalem. West of town, a hog farm and tin shed were destroyed and a number of trees were blown down. As the tornado moved north of Jerusalem, a trailer was overturned and destroyed. One person in the trailer was injured. Thereafter, numerous trees were downed as the tornado moved through the Ozark National Forest. Damage along the tornado path was consistent with an F2 rating. | |||||||||||
| 32.7 | 2005-11-27 | 2 | 35°22'N / 92°28'W | 35°32'N / 92°21'W | 13.10 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado moved from Faulkner County into Van Buren County about 5 miles southwest of Southside. Winds were estimated at 140 mph. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of numerous barns and outbuildings either damaged or destroyed. A number of cars were damaged, and a few were overturned. Several mobile homes were damaged or destroyed as well. Hundreds of trees were also knocked down. Numerous power lines and power poles were also blown down. The tornado dissipated about 6.5 miles north-northeast of Bee Branch. | |||||||||||
| 34.1 | 1973-04-20 | 3 | 36°09'N / 93°09'W | 36°15'N / 93°05'W | 7.80 Miles | 500 Yards | 1 | 19 | 2.5M | 0 | Boone |
| 34.2 | 1956-02-14 | 3 | 35°24'N / 92°30'W | 35°25'N / 92°26'W | 4.10 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Van Buren |
| 34.3 | 1968-06-24 | 2 | 36°10'N / 92°16'W | 36°18'N / 92°10'W | 10.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 3K | 0 | Baxter |
| 34.3 | 1988-11-15 | 3 | 35°31'N / 92°14'W | 35°31'N / 92°14'W | 2.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Cleburne |
| 34.4 | 1988-11-15 | 3 | 35°23'N / 92°27'W | 35°31'N / 92°14'W | 15.50 Miles | 400 Yards | 1 | 10 | 2.5M | 0 | Van Buren |
| 34.6 | 2005-09-24 | 2 | 35°23'N / 92°42'W | 35°23'N / 92°44'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Conway |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado briefly touched down in northern Conway County. The tornado moved to the northwest around the remnants of Hurricane Rita. Estimated winds with the tornado were about 125 mph. All of the damage observed was on a hilltop. A double-wide mobile home, which had been tied down with tie-down straps, was destroyed. The home was blown across the highway, with much of the debris striking a church. The church itself had considerable damage. A sport utility vehicle also sustained some damage. The tornado was on the ground for about one mile before dissipating. | |||||||||||
| 34.6 | 1971-12-14 | 3 | 36°18'N / 92°33'W | 36°22'N / 92°13'W | 19.10 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Baxter |
| 34.8 | 2010-04-30 | 2 | 35°21'N / 92°38'W | 35°25'N / 92°28'W | 11.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.9M | 0K | Conway |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A Red Cross survey found the following damage from this EF2 tornado: 12 houses and 2 mobile homes destroyed, 8 houses with major damage, 5 houses and 2 mobile homes with minor damage, and 8 houses affected. Other damage included: roof damage to two churches, a silo thrown against one church, a number of barns and outbuildings damaged, and numerous trees and power lines blown down. The tornado exited Conway County east of Austin and entered Van Buren County north-northwest of Whipple. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico surged into Arkansas at the end of April, so conditions in the state became warm and humid. On the 30th, a strong area of low pressure aloft approached from the west, resulting in the development of thunderstorms. Wind shear, a change in wind direction and speed with height, was present. This created a favorable environment for the formation of tornadoes. | |||||||||||
| 35.0 | 1956-02-14 | 3 | 35°21'N / 92°51'W | 35°24'N / 92°30'W | 20.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 1 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Conway |
| 35.3 | 1961-05-07 | 3 | 36°12'N / 92°30'W | 36°30'N / 92°18'W | 23.50 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Marion |
| 35.5 | 2008-05-02 | 3 | 35°22'N / 92°28'W | 35°29'N / 92°15'W | 15.00 Miles | 1600 Yards | 3 | 6 | 10.0M | 0K | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado moved out of Conway County, east of Center Ridge, and entered Van Buren County, west-southwest of Damascus. The tornado destroyed 17 permanent homes and 8 mobile homes. It caused major damage to 30 homes and minor damage to 19 homes. Four chicken houses were destroyed, 8 horses were killed, and one bull was killed. A feed mill was destroyed and three businesses received major damage. One church was destroyed and another was severely damaged. A 4 year-old girl and her grandparents were killed when their house was destroyed on Scroggins Creek Rd. (County Road 65). The tornado exited Van Buren County, east-northeast of Morganton, and moved into Cleburne County, northwest of Crossroads. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A line of thunderstorms pushed into western Arkansas early on the morning of May 2nd. During the morning and afternoon hours, severe thunderstorms developed out ahead of the line and produced tornadoes. | |||||||||||
| 35.9 | 1982-04-02 | 3 | 36°19'N / 93°00'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Boone | |
| 36.4 | 2008-02-05 | 3 | 35°16'N / 92°51'W | 35°27'N / 92°37'W | 18.00 Miles | 1320 Yards | 2 | 5 | 14.5M | 0K | Conway |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado moved out of Pope County, northeast of Atkins, into Conway County, west of Hattieville. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 56 residences (both houses and mobile homes) suffered damage. Altogether, 32 residences were destroyed, 6 had major damage, and 18 had minor damage. Several chicken houses were destroyed, and approximately 80,000 chickens were killed. Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. An elderly couple was killed about 3.2 miles south-southwest of Cleveland when their mobile home was destroyed. The tornado then moved into Van Buren County, south-southeast of Beverage Town. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. | |||||||||||
| 36.7 | 2005-11-27 | 2 | 35°21'N / 92°30'W | 35°23'N / 92°28'W | 2.60 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Faulkner |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado moved out of Conway County and into the northwest corner of Faulkner County about 5 miles west-southwest of Damascus. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of numerous downed trees and power lines. Several homes sustained minor roof damage. The tornado continued moving northeastward into Van Buren County. | |||||||||||
| 36.7 | 2008-05-02 | 2 | 35°29'N / 92°15'W | 35°42'N / 91°57'W | 22.00 Miles | 1200 Yards | 0 | 12 | 32.0M | 0K | Cleburne |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado exited Van Buren County, east-northeast of Morganton, and moved into Cleburne County, northwest of Crossroads. Across the county, 194 homes received damage. This included 27 houses and five mobile homes destroyed, 66 homes with major damage, and 96 homes with minor damage. A dog kennel, two chicken houses, and a beauty shop were destroyed. Minor damage was done to two chicken houses, a rock quarry, a flea market, a boat storage facility, a beauty shop, a fire department, a print shop, and a community ball park. At least 19 boats and party barges sank in Greers Ferry Lake. Removal of the vessels and clean-up of the spilled fuel and fluids continued well into June. About 6800 homes and businesses lost power. In addition to power lines and poles being blown down, one transmission line and one substation were damaged. Approximately 250 dogs and puppies were killed, along with two horses, and hundreds of chickens. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A line of thunderstorms pushed into western Arkansas early on the morning of May 2nd. During the morning and afternoon hours, severe thunderstorms developed out ahead of the line and produced tornadoes. | |||||||||||
| 37.1 | 2001-11-23 | 2 | 35°48'N / 93°21'W | 35°50'N / 93°16'W | 18.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado touched down in Newton County, tracking from 3.2 miles south-southwest of Swain to 4.5 miles east-southeast of Jasper. The thunderstorm that produced this tornado was the same storm that dropped a tornado over Johnson and southern Newton Counties a little earlier that evening. Significant damage occurred to an Inn and restaurant on Highway 7 in the Gum Springs community, or about 5 miles south-southeast of Jasper. The restaurant on the upper floor of the structure was destroyed. The roof was blown to the northwest, ending up across the highway from the building. The rear wall of the building went in the opposite direction, landing on a slope below the building. The tornado also damaged several houses and destroyed a number of outbuildings. Hundreds of trees were also blown down the entire path of the tornado. | |||||||||||
| 37.6 | 1988-11-15 | 3 | 35°20'N / 92°28'W | 35°23'N / 92°27'W | 3.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Faulkner |
| 37.8 | 1985-11-18 | 3 | 36°18'N / 92°29'W | 36°27'N / 92°14'W | 21.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25.0M | 0 | Baxter |
| 38.2 | 1957-06-13 | 2 | 35°22'N / 92°24'W | 1.00 Mile | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Faulkner | |
| 38.2 | 2008-01-08 | 2 | 35°21'N / 93°00'W | 35°24'N / 92°51'W | 10.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 1 | 1 | 3.5M | 0K | Pope |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A tornado touched down in central Pope County and tracked to the northeast. The Pope County Office of Emergency Management reported that 42 residential structures were affected. Of these, seven were destroyed, six had minor damage, and the rest had moderate to heavy damage. In addition, six chicken houses, two barns, and a number of outbuildings were destroyed, a travel trailer and motor home were overturned, and hundreds of trees were blown down. A 61 year-old man was killed and his wife was injured when their double-wide mobile home was destroyed on Simba Road, about 1.4 miles south-southeast of Appleton. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe declared Pope County a state disaster area. The tornado continued into Conway County. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe thunderstorms affected a large part of Arkansas on the 8th. There were a number of reports of wind damage and an isolated tornado. | |||||||||||
| 38.4 | 2008-05-02 | 2 | 35°18'N / 92°36'W | 35°22'N / 92°28'W | 8.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 2 | 6 | 5.0M | 0K | Conway |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: Fifteen homes, three chicken houses, kennels, at least six vehicles, and at least six outbuildings were destroyed. There was major damage to nine houses, at least four chicken houses, five outbuildings, vehicles, and farm equipment. Minor damage occurred to multiple houses and roofs, vehicles, a cemetery, community building, ball field, and multiple outbuildings and barns. A man and his teen-aged son were killed when their mobile home was destroyed on M&M Rd. The tornado exited Conway County, east of Center Ridge, and entered Van Buren County, west-southwest of Damascus. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A line of thunderstorms pushed into western Arkansas early on the morning of May 2nd. During the morning and afternoon hours, severe thunderstorms developed out ahead of the line and produced tornadoes. | |||||||||||
| 38.9 | 2005-11-27 | 2 | 35°23'N / 92°16'W | 35°30'N / 92°10'W | 9.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Cleburne |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado moved from southeastern Van Buren County into southwestern Cleburne County about 2.5 miles west of Quitman. The tornado tracked quickly to the northeast, and removed the roofs of several houses. The tornado also destroyed a mobile home, a camper, a chicken house and a few barns and outbuildings. Several other chicken houses were damaged, as well as some vehicles. Hundreds of trees, power lines and power poles were downed. The tornado dissipated 5.5 miles north-northwest of Pearson. | |||||||||||
| 39.4 | 1968-05-15 | 3 | 36°23'N / 92°23'W | 36°23'N / 92°15'W | 7.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 3 | 25 | 25K | 0 | Baxter |
| 39.6 | 1953-03-14 | 2 | 35°53'N / 92°14'W | 36°11'N / 91°42'W | 36.20 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Stone |
| 39.8 | 1984-03-15 | 4 | 35°36'N / 92°15'W | 35°37'N / 91°48'W | 23.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 2 | 10 | 25.0M | 0 | Cleburne |
| 40.1 | 2005-11-27 | 2 | 35°17'N / 92°34'W | 35°20'N / 92°29'W | 6.10 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Conway |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado touched down over eastern Conway County, about a mile north-northeast of Springfield. Winds were estimated at 140 mph. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of several homes with roofs blown off and a couple of mobile homes destroyed. About 3 miles northeast of Springfield, a collision repair and auto customizing shop was detroyed. A nearby mobile home was thrown into the business. Numerous trees, power poles and power lines were also knocked down. The tornado moved northeast into Faulkner County. | |||||||||||
| 40.2 | 1962-03-20 | 2 | 36°01'N / 93°21'W | 0.50 Mile | 300 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Newton | |
| 40.3 | 1961-05-05 | 2 | 35°27'N / 93°08'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 1 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Pope | |
| 40.3 | 1957-06-13 | 2 | 35°19'N / 92°26'W | 35°21'N / 92°22'W | 4.50 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Faulkner |
| 40.5 | 1956-02-14 | 2 | 35°18'N / 92°45'W | 2.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Conway | |
| 40.6 | 1988-11-15 | 3 | 35°16'N / 92°36'W | 35°20'N / 92°28'W | 8.50 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Conway |
| 40.6 | 1970-04-30 | 2 | 35°23'N / 92°13'W | 35°28'N / 92°10'W | 6.40 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Cleburne |
| 41.2 | 1979-04-11 | 2 | 35°16'N / 92°48'W | 35°19'N / 92°44'W | 5.40 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Conway |
| 41.2 | 2005-11-27 | 2 | 35°47'N / 91°57'W | 35°52'N / 91°53'W | 7.00 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Stone |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado was spawned in eastern Stone County roughly 3.6 miles west of Marcella. The tornado tracked to the northeast, and tore the porch off of a house and damaged the roof. A roof was removed from a barn with another barn roof damaged. Several homes had roof damage, and a shed was destroyed. Hundreds of trees were downed, with one tree on a flatbed truck. The tornado dissipated 2.7 miles northeast of St. James. | |||||||||||
| 41.3 | 1976-03-29 | 3 | 35°33'N / 92°08'W | 35°39'N / 91°52'W | 16.50 Miles | 50 Yards | 1 | 6 | 250K | 0 | Cleburne |
| 41.3 | 2005-11-27 | 2 | 35°21'N / 92°17'W | 35°22'N / 92°18'W | 0.80 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado was spawned in southeastern Van Buren about 9 miles southeast of Bee Branch. The tornado was in the county a short time, and only caused some tree damage before moving into southwestern Cleburne County. | |||||||||||
| 42.4 | 1976-04-24 | 2 | 35°26'N / 92°08'W | 2.00 Miles | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Cleburne | |
| 42.4 | 1979-04-11 | 2 | 35°18'N / 92°22'W | 35°20'N / 92°20'W | 3.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Faulkner |
| 42.6 | 1988-11-15 | 2 | 35°26'N / 93°25'W | 35°40'N / 93°10'W | 16.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 9 | 2.5M | 0 | Johnson |
| 42.9 | 1968-06-24 | 2 | 36°18'N / 92°10'W | 36°23'N / 92°06'W | 6.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Fulton |
| 43.1 | 2005-11-27 | 2 | 35°12'N / 92°52'W | 35°20'N / 92°42'W | 11.80 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Conway |
| Brief Description: The strong tornado moved out of Pope County and back into Conway County about one mile southwest of Blackwell. The tornado moved to the northeast, downing three wooden 115 kilovolt power structures. As the tornado crossed Interstate 40, it destroyed a liquor store at Blackwell. The tornado continued moving northeastward, damaging several houses. Several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were also knocked down. The tornado dissipated about 2.5 miles northeast of Saint Vincent. | |||||||||||
| 43.1 | 1973-05-07 | 2 | 36°28'N / 92°23'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Baxter | |
| 43.3 | 1960-05-18 | 2 | 35°32'N / 93°20'W | 35°33'N / 93°16'W | 3.80 Miles | 1760 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson |
| 43.4 | 1996-04-14 | 4 | 35°56'N / 92°06'W | 36°12'N / 91°43'W | 28.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 2 | 30 | 5.0M | 0 | Izard |
| Brief Description: The Stone County tornado moved into Izard County at Sylamore at 739 pm CDT. The tornado destroyed several cabins. Luckily, the cabins were evacuated before the tornado arrived. Just east of the cabins, the tornado moved into a small subdivision where several homes were damaged and one destroyed. Two occupants in the destroyed home were thrown several hundred feet and killed. The storm continued to track northeastward along Highway 9, where isolated damage was noted. The tornado reached Melbourne around 800 pm CDT, damaging or destroying a number of homes and businesses. A Ford dealership was destroyed with a number of new cars totalled. A housing project and local community college were also damaged in Melbourne. The tornado continued northeast toward the town of Franklin and then lifted 3 miles southeast of Horseshoe Bend. Some downed trees were the only noted damage along the last few miles of the tornado's path. 30 people sustained minor injuries from the storm. Damage along the track of the tornado was mostly F3. However, some damage was consistant with an F4 rating. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at $5,000,000. M54PH, F50PH | |||||||||||
| 43.4 | 1968-04-19 | 2 | 35°15'N / 92°23'W | 35°23'N / 92°14'W | 12.50 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Faulkner |
| 43.5 | 2010-03-10 | 2 | 35°24'N / 92°08'W | 35°26'N / 92°07'W | 3.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 1 | 3 | 250K | 0K | Cleburne |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A home was destroyed on South Sawmill Road, and the three occupants in the home were thrown out into a field. A 79 year-old man lost his life. The man's wife, 75 years old, suffered serious injuries, as did their grandson, 23 years old. The washer, dryer, and water heater from the home were found about 750 feet away in some brush. A mobile home on the same property was destroyed. Six other homes received minor damage. Some trees and power lines were blown down. A motorist on Arkansas Highway 107 was injured when his pickup truck was blown off the road. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A low pressure system passed by just to the north of Arkansas on the 10th, with a trailing cold front pushing south across the state. This cold front met up with sufficient Gulf moisture and instability to trigger thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Many of the storms dropped hail and a few produced tornadoes. | |||||||||||
| 43.7 | 2001-11-23 | 2 | 35°43'N / 93°25'W | 35°45'N / 93°24'W | 1.80 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: The F2 tornado over Johnson County crossed into Newton County about 4.5 miles southeast of Fallsville. The tornado continued to track to the northeast for 1.8 miles, before lifting 4.5 miles east-southeast of Fallsville. Since the tornado tracked across a national forest, damage along the path of the tornado consisted of numerous downed trees. | |||||||||||
| 43.7 | 1985-11-18 | 2 | 35°28'N / 93°28'W | 35°41'N / 93°12'W | 18.00 Miles | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Johnson |
| 44.1 | 1968-04-19 | 2 | 35°29'N / 92°02'W | 1.00 Mile | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Cleburne | |
| 44.2 | 1982-05-28 | 2 | 35°14'N / 92°44'W | 35°15'N / 92°39'W | 4.50 Miles | 67 Yards | 1 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Conway |
| 44.2 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 36°16'N / 93°14'W | 36°30'N / 93°03'W | 19.00 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Boone |
| 44.3 | 1955-11-15 | 3 | 35°26'N / 92°05'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Cleburne | |||
| 45.0 | 2003-05-04 | 2 | 35°17'N / 92°17'W | 35°23'N / 92°09'W | 9.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Faulkner |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado touched down in northern Faulkner County. Numerous trees were Blown down along the path of the tornado. The tornado moved northeast into Cleburne County. | |||||||||||
| 45.3 | 1975-02-22 | 2 | 35°16'N / 92°16'W | 35°25'N / 92°07'W | 13.40 Miles | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Faulkner |
| 45.5 | 1996-03-05 | 3 | 36°00'N / 92°00'W | 36°00'N / 91°42'W | 15.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 2 | 1.0M | 0 | Izard |
| Brief Description: The tornado first touched down 7 miles southwest of Melbourne. It moved east-northeastward, passing near the small community of Lunerburg, where it damaged and destroyed some homes and other structures. The tornado continued moving east-northeastward and hit the town of Mount Pleasant. A number of homes, mobile homes and other buildings were either damaged or destroyed. 2 people in Mount Pleasant sustained minor injuries. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down along the tornado's path. The tornado exited Izard County about 3 1/2 miles northeast of Mount Pleasant at 815 pm. Damage along the track of the tornado was mostly F2. However, some structural damage was consistent with an F3 rating. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at around $1,000,000. An assessment of structural and other damage in Izard County revealed: 17 homes damaged; 5 completely destroyed 13 mobile homes damaged; 6 completely destroyed 24 outbuildings damaged; 10 completely destroyed 10 barns damaged; 6 completely destroyed 3 chicken houses destroyed 2 to 3 head of cattle killed | |||||||||||
| 45.7 | 1975-02-22 | 2 | 35°13'N / 93°07'W | 35°23'N / 92°58'W | 14.30 Miles | 80 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Pope |
| 45.8 | 1956-02-14 | 2 | 36°04'N / 91°54'W | 36°05'N / 91°50'W | 4.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Izard |
| 45.8 | 1974-06-06 | 3 | 35°40'N / 93°32'W | 35°43'N / 93°20'W | 11.70 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 46.5 | 1957-05-13 | 2 | 36°12'N / 91°55'W | 2.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Izard | |
| 46.5 | 1970-09-04 | 2 | 35°19'N / 93°08'W | 35°15'N / 92°56'W | 12.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 5 | 250K | 0 | Pope |
| 46.5 | 1999-02-06 | 2 | 35°14'N / 93°04'W | 35°18'N / 92°55'W | 8.00 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Pope |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado was spawned in southern Pope County about 1 mile southwest of Pottsville. As the tornado moved northeast, it damaged or destroyed several mobile homes and caused roof damage to houses. Several campers, boat sheds and storage buildings also sustained some damage. Most of the damage was along or near Highway 247 just south of Pottsville. Farther northeast, not as much damage was noted. Some trees were downed and the roof of a barn was damaged north of Atkins on Highway 105. A tree fell on a mobile home as well in the same area. | |||||||||||
| 46.7 | 1982-12-02 | 3 | 35°22'N / 92°04'W | 35°32'N / 91°57'W | 11.00 Miles | 350 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Cleburne |
| 46.9 | 1953-03-14 | 3 | 35°19'N / 93°15'W | 35°24'N / 93°07'W | 9.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 7 | 3K | 0 | Pope |
| 46.9 | 1999-04-26 | 2 | 35°17'N / 93°08'W | 35°20'N / 93°04'W | 6.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Pope |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado was spawned in southern Pope County. The tornado developed near Russellville and moved northeast. The tornado destroyed a concrete block building, and two people were injured inside. An apartment complex lost its roof, some storage buildings were heavily damaged, 15 homes suffered structural damage, and 50 homes had minor damage...mostly to roof shingles. A number of chicken houses sustained damage as well, and trees and power lines were blown down. The tornado dissipated about 5 miles northeast of Russellville. | |||||||||||
| 47.0 | 2003-05-04 | 2 | 35°22'N / 92°06'W | 35°26'N / 92°01'W | 5.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Cleburne |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado moved out of Faulkner County and into Cleburne County about 2.5 miles southwest of Hopewell. The tornado destroyed a couple of barns and outbuildings. Several houses and mobile homes were also damaged. The tornado also destroyed a mobile home. The mobile home was thrown against an old milking barn, which was also destroyed. A travel trailer was overturned and the person inside suffered minor injuries. An old chicken house was also destroyed and a mobile home was damaged due to flying debris. There were dozens of trees knocked down. The tornado dissipated about 3.8 miles northeast of Hopewell. | |||||||||||
| 47.6 | 2005-11-27 | 3 | 35°07'N / 92°43'W | 35°16'N / 92°33'W | 15.00 Miles | 700 Yards | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Conway |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado was spawned in southern Conway County about 2.5 miles southeast of Morrilton. The tornado tracked northeast across Interstate 40 and overturned several vehicles. In one of the vehicles, a person was killed and seven people were injured roughly 1 mile west of Plumerville. In the same area, a lumber company was badly damaged. The tornado also destroyed a large barn that contained several bass boats and vehicles. Homes and businesses were heavily damaged or destroyed. A fire station, numerous barns, outbuildings and chicken houses were damaged. Mobile homes were overturned. There were hundreds of trees, power lines and power poles downed. The tornado dissipated 1 mile east of Springfield. M33VE | |||||||||||
| 47.9 | 1955-11-15 | 3 | 35°29'N / 92°02'W | 35°34'N / 91°48'W | 14.30 Miles | 133 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Cleburne |
| 48.0 | 1991-03-22 | 2 | 35°37'N / 91°57'W | 35°39'N / 91°45'W | 10.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Cleburne |
| 48.2 | 1971-05-23 | 3 | 35°09'N / 92°39'W | 35°13'N / 92°36'W | 5.60 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Conway |
| 48.2 | 1982-12-02 | 3 | 35°21'N / 92°03'W | 35°28'N / 91°59'W | 7.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Cleburne |
| 48.2 | 2008-02-05 | 3 | 35°10'N / 92°59'W | 35°16'N / 92°51'W | 11.00 Miles | 1050 Yards | 5 | 15 | 11.5M | 0K | Pope |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado moved out of the Carden Bottoms area of Yell County, crossing the Arkansas River, and re-entering Pope County southwest of Atkins. The intensity and width of the tornado increased quickly within just a couple of miles after it moved across the Arkansas River. According to a survey by the Red Cross, damage included 46 houses destroyed, 19 houses with major damage, 37 houses with minor damage, and 2 other houses affected. In addition, 6 mobile homes were destroyed, 1 mobile home had major damage, and 4 others suffered minor damage. Several businesses were damaged as well. Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. Several vehicles were blown off Interstate 40 as the tornado crossed the highway. One fatality occurred in the Lucky Landing area when a woman was thrown from her mobile home. Three fatalities, all members of a single family, occurred at a house on the east side of Atkins. Another fatality occurred in the Happy Bend community when a man left his mobile home and took shelter in a large, metal, intermodal shipping container. The container was blown hundreds of yards into the woods. The tornado then moved into Conway County, in the area west of Hattieville. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. | |||||||||||
| 48.3 | 1978-05-07 | 2 | 35°16'N / 93°09'W | 35°15'N / 92°56'W | 12.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Pope |
| 48.3 | 2008-02-05 | 3 | 35°56'N / 91°57'W | 36°09'N / 91°40'W | 22.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 2 | 20 | 11.5M | 0K | Izard |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado moved out of Stone County, northeast of Mountain View, into Izard County, just northwest of Guion. A survey by the Federal Emergency Management Agency indicated 106 residential structures (houses and mobile homes) suffered damage. This included 43 residences destroyed, 14 with major damage, 36 with minor damage, and 13 others affected. A cattle farmer lost hundreds of cattle to the tornado. Two fatalities occurred: One in a mobile home in the Rose Trail area, and the other in a mobile home at Zion. The tornado continued into Sharp County, in the area northwest of Evening Shade. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. | |||||||||||
| 48.4 | 1982-04-02 | 3 | 36°26'N / 92°07'W | 1.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 2 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Fulton | |
| 48.6 | 1961-05-07 | 3 | 36°30'N / 92°18'W | 36°32'N / 92°15'W | 3.60 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Ozark |
| 48.7 | 1956-01-28 | 3 | 35°12'N / 92°27'W | 35°15'N / 92°13'W | 13.70 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 12 | 25K | 0 | Faulkner |
| 48.9 | 1957-05-13 | 3 | 35°04'N / 92°28'W | 35°19'N / 92°26'W | 17.50 Miles | 63 Yards | 1 | 18 | 250K | 0 | Faulkner |
| 49.3 | 1956-01-28 | 3 | 35°19'N / 92°07'W | 35°20'N / 92°05'W | 1.90 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | White |
| 49.4 | 1956-01-28 | 3 | 35°15'N / 92°13'W | 35°19'N / 92°07'W | 7.40 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Faulkner |
| 49.4 | 1996-03-24 | 2 | 36°09'N / 91°55'W | 36°15'N / 91°48'W | 11.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 180K | 0 | Izard |
| Brief Description: The tornado touched down 4 1/2 miles south of Oxford where it damaged several homes and outbuildings. A mobile home was also flipped over. The tornado remained on the ground for approximately 11 miles before lifting 1 1/2 miles north-northeast of Wiseman. Several other homes and businesses sustained roof damage. Another mobile home was destroyed. A number of trees and power lines were also knocked down along the tornado's path. Damage along the track of the tornado was mostly F1. However, some structural damage was consistent with an F2 rating. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at around $175,000. | |||||||||||
| 49.4 | 1973-11-24 | 2 | 35°20'N / 92°05'W | 1.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 8 | 250K | 0 | White | |
| 50.0 | 1982-12-02 | 3 | 35°16'N / 92°07'W | 35°22'N / 92°04'W | 6.00 Miles | 350 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | White |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.