Jackson storm history
Storm events recorded in Jackson, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025.
600
Total events
57
Tornadoes
112
Hail
90
Floods
6
Deaths
$82.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This was the fifth of five tornadoes spawned by the same supercell thunderstorm. This tornado passed through the south side of Shoffner. A church was destroyed and a power substation was damaged. A hangar at a flying service was destroyed and an aircraft used for agricultural app…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 76 year old man passed away after driving into a flooded road along Highway 37 driving from Jackson County towards Independence County. It appeared as though the driver went around four barricades in place for flooding along the highway near Elgin before driving into flood wate…
Lightning struck a house in the eastern part of Diaz. Apparently, the resulting fire smoldered for about two hours before the fire was noticed. Visibility was poor at the time, due to fog and continuous rain. By the time the fire alarm was turned in, flames were shooting well abo…
Parts of Arkansas Highways 14, 18, 37, 42, 69, 69S, 224, 226, and 384 were closed due to flooding. Jacksonport and areas to the north of town were evacuated; Jacksonport State Park was closed. Flooding in Jackson County continued into June.
The county's emergency manager reported 1/4 inch of freezing rain as of 10:00 AM on the 27th. Almost 100 percent electrical losses occurred in the county. Trees had to be removed from roads and homes throughout the county. Downed trees and power lines caused traffic delays on Ark…
Heavy rain caused the White River at Newport to crest above major flood level and at the same stage as in December, 1982. Approximately 45 homes in Newport were damaged due to the rising water. The Jacksonport State Park was submerged by water from the river. The camping area, pa…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near Airport Village via mPing.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall storm total of 8.92 inches as of 9AM CDT on 4/6/25 at Newport. Rain continued through the evening on the 6th.
Flood Flood
Major river flooding was observed at Newport along the White River.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow was measured at a depth of 2.8 inches in Newport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Arkansas Highway 224 was closed in both directions due to high water from Cattail Creek over the roadway near the community of Swifton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 8.0 inches in Swifton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down north of Tuckerman on Jackson County Road 66.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.47 inches was measured at Batesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down in the town of Weldon resulting in a lack of power to the entire town.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 2.4 inches near Beedeville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station ARD22 at AR Highway 67 and the White River measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 69 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads flooded around the Steel Mill in the town of Diaz.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads in the Newport area were flooded and were impassable. The Co-Op Observer at Newport measured 5.37 inches of total rainfall over the previous 24 hour period.
Hail Hail
Penny sized hail fell in the vicinity of Newport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newport ASOS measured a 62 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Tuckerman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds were measured at 68 mph in Swifton, in addition to quarter sized hail. Numerous trees were uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs were blown down near the intersection of Graceland Drive and Highland Avenue in Newport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were down in Swifton. Gusts were estimated at 60-70 mph.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the White River at Newport in late March.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 2.90 inches of rain.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain in the early part of February brought flooding to the White River at Newport.
Flood Flood
AR State Hwy. 226 was underwater and impassable along with several roads across Jackson County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Sleet was measured at 0.1 of an inch in Newport and near Island Town.
Hail Hail
A picture of 1.5 inch hail was shared with the office from Grubbs via twitter.
Hail Hail
We received a report and picture of measured 3 inch hail in Olyphant, right along the Jackson/Independence county border.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down at Newport.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the White River at Newport in early to mid May.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media posts showed roads and yards covered up to several house doors.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 2.0 inches in Newport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was measured at a depth of 2.5 inches at Beedeville with ice accruals, due to freezing rain, measuring 0.50 of an inch at Balch.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was measured at 2.0 inches at Beedeville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started just west of the White River Apartments causing roof damage to some of those apartment buildings. Damage was also noted to buildings at the George Kell Park, along with several trees uprooted along this path. This tornado lifted shortly before Hwy. 367.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 |
| 2018 | 23 | 1 |
| 2017 | 17 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 2 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 | 41 | 1 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 29 | 9 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 11 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 2 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 5 | 3 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 5 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |