Cleveland County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
82
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
365
All events
0
Deaths
$8.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cleveland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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.
A power line was down on East Magnolia Street in Rison. Trees were down all over the county.
Hail Hail
Golf-ball sized hail fell in the town of Rye.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown across Arkansas Highway 8 around Moro Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the community of Kingsland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down and minor structural damage was sustained just north of Herbine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the community of Kedron.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Rison along with roof damage to several buildings within the town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blow over and roof damage occurred in the community of Rison.
Hail Hail
Large apple-sized hail fell near the community of Staves.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in and around the town of Kedron.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 3.0 inches near Glendale.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Arkansas Highway 114 was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down about 3 miles west of Rison along Arkansas Highway 35.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Arkansas Highway 114 completely covered by high water near the intersection of Jupiter Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal outbuilding was destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees were blown down southwest of Rison.
Hail Hail
A carport was also reported blown over. The report was received through social media.
Hail Hail
The report was received through social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The NWS storm damage survey revealed 85 mph thunderstorm winds produced damage in a swath across the city of Rison Wednesday evening. The time is radar estimated.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain was estimated at 0.25 of an inch ice accretion in Rison. Total ice accumulation was estimated at 0.50 of an inch at Rison.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A large tree fell onto a home near Kingsland, causing significant damage to the roof. The tree was brought down due to the weight of ice buildup on the tree. Additionally, another tree fee on a natural gas line with no significant impacts. Multiple trees and powerlines were down …
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain was measured at 0.25 of an inch ice accretion in Rison.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Hwy. 189 east of New Edinburg flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down at Kingsland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees fell on a mobile home, resulting in one fatality.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was measured at 0.5 of an inch in Rison.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Cleveland County sheriff's department observed water across Highway 114 between Rison and Calmer.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Highway 114 was closed due to high water.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in Rye.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Local broadcast media reported an estimate of 6.0 inches of snow at 33.75N, -92.00W.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 6.0 inches of snow fell at 33.95N, -92.20W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 2.0 inches of snow was observed at Pansy.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Several large trees were blown down. One tree fell onto a house and caused significant damage.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Several trees were blown down across Cleveland County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread damage occurred across the county with numerous trees and power lines down. Some roads in the county were blocked due to the extent of the downed trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported multiple trees down in Rye.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer reported 3.0 inches of snow in the last 24 hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The person reported 3.0 inches of snow in the last 24 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down at multiple locations across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Arkansas Hwy 189 was closed to due flash flooding.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A measured 4.0 inches of snow was reported at Kingsland.
Drought Drought
Cleveland County entered D2 drought designation on November 14th.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts of up to an inch fell across Cleveland county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over 100 reports of trees and power lines down near Rison and across Cleveland County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous chicken houses were damaged in the Rison area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The emergency manager reported numerous roads blocked due to flooding.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts of 2-4 inches fell across a large part of Cleveland County.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 1 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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