Cleburne County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
29
Tornado reports
123
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
482
All events
6
Deaths
$105.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cleburne County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
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 th…
A group of people were attending a picnic on the shore of Greers Ferry Lake at the Old Highway 25 Park. Lightning struck nearby and injured 12 people. One other person was killed as a result of being struck. The extent of injuries to the others struck consisted of burns. Most of …
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 d…
Some of the campsites around Greers Ferry Lake were closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm winds struck the Hill Creek Marina on Greers Ferry Lake, destroying three docks. One of the docks was thrown on top of another dock. At least 80 boats were damaged or destroyed, including some boats that overturned or sank. Lightning detection equipment and Doppler w…
The sheriff's office reported 1 inch of ice in Heber Springs by 5:45 AM on the 27th, with up to 2 inches of ice at the higher elevations. Several minor accidents occurred on icy roads around Heber Springs. Approximately 30 power poles were downed in a row near Concord. Trees and …
Trees and power lines were down across the county. Many county roads were blocked from fallen trees and debris. There was damage to homes, storage buildings, businesses and vehicles. A large tree fell on a home east of Heber Springs. At least 39 houses had trees on them. Seven bu…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees damaged around Greers Ferry with most damage confined from medium to large limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs were blown down near the town of Greers Ferry.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A weak tornado formed in a field on the west side of Carter Lane in Rose Bud. Several snapped trees were visible in the tree-line in the distance. The tornado then crossed Carter Lane into a field and across several more tree-lines. Multiple breaks in tree lines were observed bef…
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the town of Greers Ferry.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail fell near the town of Heber Springs.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A large section of dock collapsed on Greers Ferry Lake near the Dam Site Marina due to the weight of winter precipitation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mix of snow and sleet accumulated to 7 inches in Greers Ferry.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power poles were damaged in the town of Greers Ferry.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across Cleburne county and many large limbs and trees were blocking roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down near Greers Ferry just past the Narrows Bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple roads were blocked due to downed trees and power lines around the county. One boat dock on Greers Ferry Lake was flipped.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet, with some snow, was measured at 1.5 inches in Heber Springs.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow measured at 7.0 inches in Quitman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
On Greers Ferry Lake, 40 boats and 4 docks were overturned. Additionally, a tree was blown over onto a nearby home.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Near the Dam Site Marina, 5.57 inches or rainfall fell over a 24 hour period.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In the town of Heber Springs, multiple roads were impassable and a few roads were completely washed out across parts of Heber Springs and county roads within Cleburne County.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall total of 5.00 inches was measured at Wolf Bayou.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 3.5 inches in Heber Springs.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail fell in the town of Heber Springs via mPING.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell near the town of Wolf Bayou.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell in the town of Drasco.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large pine trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media post showed trees and powerlines down over a road in addition to a tree on a shed.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 2.51 inches of rain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was measured at 1.5 inches in Greers Ferry. Freezing rain was measured at 0.01 of an inch near Snell.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 8.0 inches in Drasco.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 3.5 inches of snow fell near Ida.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The public reported 0.50 inches of freezing rain at Greers Ferry.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The public reported 0.50 inches of freezing rain at Quitman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were down across northern parts of Cleburne County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 2.0 inches of sleet accumulated at Greers Ferry.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
We received a report from the public of a trace of snow in Heber Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home was blown off of its foundation. Roof damage occurred to a neighboring house on Richwood Mountain Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in the Heber Springs area. Radar estimates and surface observations showed 4 to 5 inches of rain fell, and most of it within an hour.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 1 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 1 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 5 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 2 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 12 | 1 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 3 | 2 |
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