Crittenden County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
101
Hail reports
33
Floods since 1996
550
All events
8
Deaths
$45.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Crittenden County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 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 tornado tracked northeast into Crittenden County from Cross County. The tornado produced a nearly continuous 12 mile track from the county line to Heafer. After crossing into Crittenden County, the tornado struck the town of Earle and produced extensive EF-3 damage. The tornado…
Tornado F3 Tornado
The tornado continued east from Cross County lifting 4 miles west of Crawfordsville. Two commercial buildings had minor damage. The tornado produced F0 damage while in Crittenden County.
Around 1 to 3 inches of snow fell during the late afternoon and evening hours of February 28th, 2009. The snow continued into the early morning hours of March 1st. Total snow accumulations for the snowstorm of February 28th-March 1st in Crittenden County was 3-4 inches.
A heat-related death occurred 10 miles west of West Memphis. A 16 month old was left in a vehicle for three hours and died as a result of temperatures exceeding 127 degrees in the vehicle.
Heavy rain, up to 10 inches, fell across the West Memphis and Marion area. Numerous streets and roads were flooded. At least 101 homes sustained at least minor damage from the flooding.
An F1 tornado touched down in the city of West Memphis. The tornado remained on the ground for 5 miles before lifting. The tornado damaged 27 homes and 9 apartment buildings containing 66 units. Two people residing in the apartment complex received minor injuries. Forty-three bus…
Heat Heat
The daytime hours maximum heat index was within the triple digits (104F) combined with limited cooling at night with an overnight low in the mid to upper 70s.
Heat Heat
The daytime hours maximum heat index was within the triple digits (103) combined with limited cooling at night with an overnight low in the mid to upper 70s.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index values estimated to be 108F.
Drought Drought
A small swath of D2 Severe Drought Conditions improved to D0 Abnormally Dry conditions with Dnada (no drought) conditions elsewhere by the end of the month.
Drought Drought
D2 Severe Drought persisted through the whole month.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads in West Memphis were closed due to flash flooding.
Drought Drought
D2 conditions spread rapidly across the county in early April and persisted for the rest of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof damage to a casino.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 4F reported.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 0F recorded.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill value of -2F recorded.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of -3F reported.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 0F reported.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum windchill of -3F reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water over the roads at Avondale Elementary School in West Memphis.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) Conditions improved to Moderate (D1) Drought Conditions in early October in Crittenden County.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were introduced early on in September. Little improvement was observed and D2 conditions persisted into early October.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 116 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 46 | 2 |
| 2024 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 2 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 31 | 1 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 1 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 2 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 1 |
| 1989 | 7 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 7 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
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