Desha 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.
26
Tornado reports
59
Hail reports
49
Floods since 1996
359
All events
0
Deaths
$55.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Desha County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 26 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
The tornado moved out of Lincoln County and into Desha County about 6 miles southwest of Dumas. The tornado continued to track northeastward and moved across the southeast portion of the city of Dumas and produced significant damage. In Dumas, 25 businesses were destroyed, along …
Tornado F3 Tornado
A strong tornado was spawned in western Desha County about 1 mile south-southwest of Reed. The tornado moved quickly northeast, and destroyed a mobile home. Roofs were damaged at several homes. In addition, the tornado rolled a 500 gallon butane tank, damaged or destroyed metal b…
Moderate flooding at the Pendleton stream gage on the Arkansas River occurred for over three days. The crest in April was higher than the March crest, primarily due to the high Mississippi River stages. There were damages to agricultural, county roads, and a few houses near the U…
Moderate flooding at the Pendleton stream gage on the Arkansas River occurred for over 3 days. The crest in April was higher than the March crest, primarily due to the high Mississippi River stages. There were damages to agricultural, county roads, and a few houses near the U.S. …
Hail Hail
Lime-sized hail fell in the town of Rohwer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonet station ARDO7 at Arkansas Highway 165 in Pendleton measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Corrects previous non-severe thunderstorm wind gust from this site as mesonet from Pendleton record measured wind gust of 66 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was measured at 4 inches plus 0.25 inch of freezing rain accretion was measured in Pendleton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down along Highway 1 in Watson.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads and a few houses in the town of McGehee were inundated by flood waters.
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail fell near the community of Halley which destroyed multiple car windows.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A measured wind gust of 62 mph occurred at the McGehee Airport per their mesonet station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in the vicinity of Dumas.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Mainly sleet was measured at 1.5 inches near Rohwer and in Kelso.
Hail Hail
Hail was estimated to be golf ball sized near Pendleton.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado crossed the Chicot/Desha County line around 744 PM CST, and did sparse damage along Arkansas Highway 35, knocking over a few telephone poles along the road, More conclusive evidence was noted in the cotton fields alongside the road, where swaths of convergent flow an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on Belmont St. near the community center.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated at 65 mph and large tree limbs were blown down onto power lines on Natchez Street.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed via NWS Chat.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer at Kelso reported 6.49 inches of rain in the last 24 hours ending at 800 AM CST.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer at Rohwer reported 6.55 inches of rain in the last 24 hours ending at 845 AM CST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 1 was under water and imipassible, and eventually closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread flash flooding was noted over northern portions of Desha County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread flooding continued over much of the county. Runoff from northern and central portions of the county inundated farms that usually do not flood over southern portions of the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water inundated farms over southern Desha County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The wall of an irrigation canal was breached and water from the canal flooded surrounding farmland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Track ballast was completely washed away beneath railroad tracks in several locations near U.S. Hwy. 65.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The observer measured a two day rainfall total of 19.22 inches ending June 9 at 8 am CST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Desha County sheriff's office reported water over roads around McGehee. Additionally, several county roads were inundated by water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread flash flooding across the city was reported with water in several homes and numerous street flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A section of Highway 1 was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred at Mitchellville on McCarrel Street off of U.S. 65. This was confirmed by a picture on social media and relayed by KARK.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Dumas police chief reported all streets in Dumas have standing water on them. Some buildings are still inundated. People keep driving around barricaded roads and getting stuck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This wind gust was estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Dumas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storage building was damaged on Old Hunter Road in Pendleton.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A very brief, rope-like tornado occurred in a farm field about a mile southeast of McGehee. No visible structure damage was observed and the time was based on radar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer measured 5.5 inches of snow at 33.89N, -91.26W.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There was an estimated 3.5 inches of snow that fell at 33.77N, -91.27W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 2.0 inches of snow was observed in McGehee.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
One to two feet of water was over Ash and Oak Streets in Mcgehee.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
This was the 12 hour rainfall. Five inches of rain was measured in Watson as of the prior evening.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ash and Oak Streets were reported flooded with one to two feet of water over the roads.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The sheriff's office reported power lines down in McGehee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in Kelso.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roofs were peeled back or blown off of several outbuildings and several trees were snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along Hwy 1 at Watson.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell in Dumas...a trace.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 2 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 2 |
| 2001 | 13 | 2 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 6 | 2 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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