Clark storm history
Storm events recorded in Clark, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025.
743
Total events
34
Tornadoes
185
Hail
137
Floods
4
Deaths
$22.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Three men were working in a landfill when lightning struck where they were standing. One man was killed instantly when he was directly struck. Two other men standing nearby sustained only minor injuries.
Flash flooding, which developed early on the 24th, became widespread areal flooding later on the 24th and continued into Christmas morning. Point Cedar Road, near Amity, was blocked by flooding. Arkansas Highway 51 was blocked near Beirne, as was Arkansas 128 south of Joan. U.S. …
Widespread heavy rain resulted in the development of flash flooding. Numerous county roads were flooded, as were streets in Arkadelphia. Garner Mountain Road was washed out. Arkansas Highway 53 northwest of Gurdon was partially blocked on the evening of the 23rd. By the wee hours…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado appears to have begun near the northeast side of DeGray Lake at the Clark and Hot Springs County lines. A large swath of trees was snapped and uprooted at Hwy 7 north of De Gray Lake Dike and south of Central Ave. This tornado continued into Hot Springs County. Maxim…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across the county which blocked multiple roads. A few homes suffered damage from falling trees.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was measured near Arkadelphia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured from a personal weather station near Gravel Junction.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were covered by a significant amount of water and water completely surrounding multiple commercial buildings in Arkadelphia.
Flood Flood
Moderate river flooding was observed at Boughton along the Little Missouri River.
Flood Flood
Major river flooding was observed at Arkadelphia along the Ouachita River.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding was observed along the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding was observed along the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia.
Flood Flood
The Little Missouri River at Boughton briefly entered minor flood stage in late January. The river at this site would crest on 1/31/2025 at 1900 LST of 20.11 feet. The river would fall back below flood stage before the end of January.
Flood Flood
The Ouachita River at Arkadelphia enter minor flood stage in late January. The river at this site would experience a crest on 1/31/2025 at 1200 LST of 20.84 feet. The river would remain in minor flood stage continuing into the month of February.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 4.0 inches in Arkadelphia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large docks on Lake Degray sustained extensive damage near Degray Lake State Park.
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail fell in the town of Amity.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the town of Whelen Springs.
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail fell in the community of Alpine.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Little Missouri River at Boughton January 24-25, 2024.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia January 23-25, 2024.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was measured at 0.5 of an inch Arkadelphia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down in the vicinity of Burtsell.
Hail Hail
Baseball and softball sized hail fell at Terrell Road in Degray.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell in Arkadelphia.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall brought minor flooding to the Little Missouri River at Boughton in mid-May.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall brought minor flooding to the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia in mid-May.
Hail Hail
A picture of a large hailstone was seen on social media with no measurement reference in the photo.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia in early February.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain was measured at 0.25 of an inch ice accretion at Gurdon. Storm total ice accretion was measured at 0.50 of an inch.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain was measured at 0.25 of an inch ice accretion near Gurdon and Arkadelphia. Additionally, 0.5 inches of sleet was measured near Arkadelphia.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started just southwest of Vaden Road, continuing northeast across 2nd Road towards Newton and Copeland Ridge Roads. Mainly tree damage was noted, either uprooted or snapped. An old church building was knocked just slightly off the block foundation. This tornado conti…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down in Amity.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown over in Arkadelphia as seen on social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were across Hwy. 67 in Gum Springs.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local fire department performed a water rescue from a vehicle stalled in high water.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia in early April.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down along Manchester Rd., Shandy Rd., and Hwy. 128.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The AWOS reported 0.90 inches of rain in 18 minutes from 556 to 614 am CST, and 0.52 inches of rain fell in 8 minutes from 556 to 604 am CST.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought minor river flooding to the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 20 | 1 |
| 2012 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 45 | 2 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 41 | 0 |
| 2008 | 45 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 34 | 3 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 1 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 19 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 3 |
| 1982 | 4 | 3 |
| 1979 | 4 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 6 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |