Ashley storm history
Storm events recorded in Ashley, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025.
538
Total events
44
Tornadoes
130
Hail
66
Floods
6
Deaths
$66.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado that moved out of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana into Ashley County, Arkansas, 6 miles southwest of Wilmot. The tornado then moved to the south end of Lake Enterprise, just west of Wilmot. The tornado strengthened and widened as it approac…
A destructive thunderstorm complex produced widespread damaging winds across Ashley County. While much of the county experienced severe wind gusts at or above 60 mph, a corridor of higher gusts in the 70 to 100 mph range occurred along a swath from near Crossett and Hamburg to th…
This tornado started just northeast of Hamburg along Ashley 70 Road and tracked roughly 20 miles to just east of Montrose in Chicot County. Thousands of trees were uprooted and snapped along the path along with numerous power lines and poles downed. Some of the heaviest damage wa…
Persistent heavy rains occurred from weakening Hurricane Gustav and dumped 8 to 12 inches of rain across the county. This heavy rainfall caused many roads to flood along with several homes taking in water. Agriculture was especially hard hit as all of the farmland was flooded. In…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and a power line were blown down in Crossett.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down.
Hail Hail
Nickel-sized hail fell south of Crossett.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highways 133 and 8, Ashley Roads 12 and 15, as well as other roads across the county were flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down.
Hail Hail
Penny to quarter-size hail fell in and around Fountain Hill.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported near Fountain Hill.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half dollar sized hail fell in and around Crossett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along AR Highway 52, AR Highway 133, and Camp Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light accumulations of ice occurred on roads between Hamburg and Fountain Hill.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light accumulations of ice occurred on roads between Lake Village and Dermott.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1.5 inches fell across the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof blew off a business along Main Street in Hamburg.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief landspout tornado occurred near Montrose. Several photos and videos from the area showed a funnel cloud prior to the tornado occurring, and two photos documented the landspout after it developed. No damage was reported in the area, and the location is approximated based o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power poles downed around the city of Crossett.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across multiple roads including Holly Street and Olive Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Cypress Street.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A brief rotating funnel cloud was visible on video sent in from a spotter around Fountain Hill.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A quick burst of heavy rainfall caused flooding along a creek where it passed under Ashley 12 Road near the intersection with Ashley 283 Road. Video from the area showed two to three feet of water rushing over the roadway.
Flood Flood
Several streets were flooded.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow and sleet fell across the county with totals up to 1.5 inches falling in Hamburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree across Old Portland Road.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Ashley County remained at D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Ashley County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Highway 52.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Part of county road 12 W was under water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets in town were flooded along with parts of county road 70 just northeast of Hamburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the city of Hamburg and in the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across County Road 52.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down east of Crossett and south of Hamburg near Highway 425, where it snapped and scattered tree limbs across the property of a community church. The tornado continued along Highway 425 as it uprooted hardwood and softwood trees along the forest line. It then da…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of US Highway 82 and County Road 68 east of Hamburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding reported on Washington Street and Ashley Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was up to the porch of a house near Fountain Hill.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado began near the intersection of Ashley 270 Road and Ashley 25 Road west of the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in southern Ashley County. As it moved northeast, the tornado uprooted, snapped, or damaged trees along its path. It crossed over several highways, county …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous buildings suffered roofing damage consisting of primarily shingle loss or tin peeling. Several large branches were also downed. Damage was consistent with strong southerly winds and stretched from Portland eastward along Highway 160. The most substantial damage occurred …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tractor trailer overturned, structure damage on Highway 82 west of Montrose Arkansas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Families trapped in homes due to downed trees and powerlines on West 3rd street and West 2nd street in Montrose Arkansas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted in Fountain Hill.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 4 |
| 2019 | 15 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 3 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 1 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 25 | 1 |
| 2008 | 36 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 2 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 2 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 4 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 3 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |