Cross storm history
Storm events recorded in Cross, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025.
409
Total events
26
Tornadoes
55
Hail
15
Floods
11
Deaths
$164.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
NWS meteorologists determined an EF-3 tornado touched down in western Cross County at 431 PM CDT on March 31 on County Road 537, just south of Highway 284. The tornado tracked to the east-northeast towards Wynne, AR where it crossed Highway 284 multiple times. EF-2 damage was obs…
This tornado continued east from Woodruff County into Cross County eventually crossing into Crittenden County. The most affected area was the Fitzgerald Crossing community located south of Wynne and the Village Creek State Park. Twenty-four homes and two mobile homes were destroy…
The tornado moved into Cross County from Woodruff County near Tilton and moved east. Five homes were destroyed and four others were damaged in Tilton. Another three homes were damaged in Vanndale.
Heavy rain during late April into early May caused the St. Francis River to rise to near record levels. The river remained above flood stage through the end of May. Several homes sustained minor damage from the flooding. Several roads were closed and/or damaged. Several hundred a…
One man was killed in Wynne when a tree fell onto his mobile home crushing the home. An awning was blown off of a building in Vanndale. Several other businesses were damaged. Several trees and power poles were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and powerlines down on Highway 42 in the city limits.
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 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 116 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 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 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index value of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported a maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were knocked down along Highway 64.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on AR-193.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along HWY 49, just north of Fair Oaks.
The tornado moved from St. Francis County into Cross County and caused additional damage just west of Highway 1 in Wilkins. A large outbuilding was shifted off its foundation with a couple of walls collapsed. The tornado caused damage to a chemical plant, flipped a semi, and dama…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado formed in far eastern Cross County, southeast of Parkin, near the intersection of County Road 811 and Cross Road 8100. Minor damage was noted to a farm outbuilding before crossing into Crittenden County. Estimated peak winds were 90 mph in Cross County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage reported on County Rd 744, east of Wynne. Associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Colt/Wynne Tornado.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down just south of Bay Village to the west of Highway 163 in extreme northern Cross County. Multiple trees were uprooted just to the east of Highway 163, past Sugar Creek before crossing into Poinsett County. Peak winds were estimated 85 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to three inches of snowfall measured across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three to six inches of snowfall observed across Cross County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A large tree (more than 2 feet in diameter) fell in Parkin taking down a power pole and power lines.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat index values exceeded 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 3 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 1 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 2 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 3 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |