Baxter County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
209
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
716
All events
8
Deaths
$107.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Baxter County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The Briarcliff Tornado continued in Baxter County from Marion County and moved through a small residential area along the White River, pulling siding and shingles off houses in addition to causing significant tree damage. The tornado continued eastward, further expanding in width…
ONE FATAL, and this is a delayed report. A man was in Lake Norfork when thunderstorm winds overturned his kayak. Emergency personnel tried to revive him...but he eventually died.
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…
A couple went fishing on Lake Norfork (near Jordan) in a flat-bottom johnboat-type vessel. During the day, they fished in a cove. During the afternoon, while attempting to return to their launching point, they got out into the main channel of the lake where winds were producing s…
Snow and sleet totaled 9.5 inches 3 miles north-northeast of Mountain Home (storm spotter), 9 inches 2.2 miles south-southwest of Gamaliel (CoCoRaHS), 8 inches 1 mile north-northwest of Mountain Home (cooperative observer) and 5.8 miles northeast of Mountain Home (CoCoRaHS), and …
According to the National Weather Service cooperative observer at Mountain Home 1/2 to 1 inch of freezing rain and sleet had already accumulated by 4:15 AM CST on the 27th. At 8:00 AM, a storm spotter 3 miles northeast of Mountain Home reported 1/2 inch of ice atop 1 1/2 inches o…
Excessive releases from Norfork Dam caused flash flooding along the two mile stretch of the Norfork River between the dam and the White River. About four homes were flooded, two resorts flooded, and two trout docks were swept away in the rushing water. Boats, motors, and supplies…
Heavy rain caused the White River in Baxter County to flood. Thirty feet of River View Road on the North Fork of the White River were washed out. River View Drive and River Ridge Road were washed out. Deputies used helicopters to rescue about a dozen people from Norfork Village. …
Many roads were closed across the county and a number of mudslides occurred. Arkansas Highway 201 between Shady Grove and Arkana was flooded, as were County Roads 510 and 10 near Midway, County Road 806 in the Gamaliel area, County Road 63, County Road 65 in the Jordan area, Coun…
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the community of Gassville.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in Mountain Home with slightly smaller hail falling as well and accumulating a few inches deep in some spots.
Hail Hail
Penny-sized hail fell in the community of Henderson.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two metal awnings collapsed and fell on a vehicle in Gassville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 7.3 inches near Mountain Home.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Power lines were blown down around the community of Cotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal building sustained roof damage due to damaging wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near Fawn Park.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 7.0 inches near Spring Lake Estates.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 9.0 inches in Hopewell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 0.8 inches on a snow board near Colfax.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The ASOS at Mountain Home (KBPK) recorded a rainfall total of 4.98 inches over the 24 hour period ending at November 4, 2024.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 6.00 inches was measured near Clarkridge over a 24 hour period ending on November 4, 2024 at 6:50 AM CST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a powerline near the town of Mountain Home.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
At least 5.50 inches of rain fell in the community of Lakeview within a 12 hour period with rain still falling at time of observation as rain gage was overflowing.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 rainfall total of 5.21 inches was measured near the town of Gassville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down and numerous roofs damaged in the community of Briarcliff.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down near Mountain Home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across Baxter County.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The Sycamore Heights Tornado developed near the end of Fallen Timber Lane west of Baxter County Road 69, moving east crossing this County Road 69 south of Maple Hollow Road. Several trees were either snapped or uprooted along this section of the path, but some light structural da…
Hail Hail
Dime to as large as nickel sized hail fell in the town of Mountain Home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were broken with shingles blown off of a roof in the town of Gassville.
Hail Hail
A report via mPING of quarter-sized hail that fell near Whiteville.
Hail Hail
A report via mPING of quarter-sized hail that fell in the neighborhood of Spring Lake Estates near Mountain Home.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 3.5 inches in Mountain Home.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Mountain Home Airport received 0.07 inches of freezing rain accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 8.0 inches near Culp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 0.3 inches near Norfork and near Midway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were broken and shingles were blown off at a home in Mountain Home via mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A measured wind gust of 68 mph was observed in the town of Mountain Home and a large portion of the county lost power.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed across the town of Mountain Home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees and large tree limbs fell across the town of Clarkridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell and damaged a house and a vehicle.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell in the community of Cotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was overturned near the community of Whiteville.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 23 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 31 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 39 | 0 |
| 2010 | 35 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 27 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 44 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 1 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 37 | 3 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 3 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 21 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
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