Johnson storm history
Storm events recorded in Johnson, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025.
656
Total events
39
Tornadoes
174
Hail
55
Floods
5
Deaths
$59.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado moved through Clarksville, causing extensive damage at the country club and to businesses and residences on the south and east sides of town. Initially, the entire city of Clarksville was without electricity. About 70% of electric customers had power restored by the …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
This is the sixth and final segment of a six-segment tornado. (The first, third, and fifth segments occurred in Franklin County in the Tulsa County Warning Area.) The tornado moved out of Franklin County north of Alix and entered Johnson County northwest of Coal Hill. In Johnson …
A 16 year-old Lamar High School football player collapsed from the heat following a morning practice on the 11th. He went into a coma and was flown to a Little Rock hospital for treatment. He never regained consciousness and passed away in the hospital early on the morning of Oct…
An F2 tornado that developed over Franklin County, moved into Johnson County about 3 miles west-southwest of Hunt, on Highway 352. The tornado moved northeastward, passing just northwest of Hunt. The tornado continued on across a portion of Horsehead Lake, tracked several miles e…
Snow and sleet totaled 5.3 inches at Clarksville (social media), 4 inches 6 miles northeast of Clarksville (cooperative observer), and 3.2 inches 5.7 miles north-northeast of Lamar (CoCoRaHS). An ice storm occurred in the northern part of the county, knocking down trees and power…
Flooding on Spadra Creek and Horsehead Creek caused roads to be flooded and culverts washed out. Numerous streets were flooded in Clarksville, as was U.S. Highway 64 around Hartman and Coal Hill. Around 9:20 PM CDT, a washout on a railroad track caused a train derailment in the C…
The sheriff's office reported 1 inch of ice across the county by 6:00 AM on the 27th. Trees and power lines were down across the county. A few residences had significant damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood waters approached the school in the town of Oark.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The rock wall around the outside of the school in the town of Oark was pushed over by flood waters. The flood waters then entered the gym within the school causing an unknown amount of damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water reported over the roadway in several locations along Arkansas Highway 103.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over the roadway in several locations along Arkansas Highway 103.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down across the city of Clarksville with several trees blocking Arkansas Highway 164.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered the intersection of Cherry Street and Cravens Street near Spadra Creek in the town of Clarksville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down, including numerous power outages, west of Clarksville.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail fell near Coal Hill.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near Sulphur Springs via mPing.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Radar confirmed tornado just west of Salus via tornado debris signature (TDS) on KSRX, KSGF, and KLZK radars. This tornado likely formed just east of Moon Hull Mountain Road in northern Johnson County southwest of Salus, moving northeast over the Mulberry River crossing into sout…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were blown down near the town of Hartman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the community of Hunt.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were blown down near the town of Woodland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down onto Rogers Street in the city of Clarksville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down near the city of Clarksville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown over near the community of Sulphur Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In the community of Harmony at the intersection of AR state highway 103 and 164, several tree limbs and powerlines were blown down along with a metal building that was blown down.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power poles were snapped near Hartman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell across Highway 64 and Highway 359.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees knocked down in Knoxville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees fell across the town of Knoxville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in Knoxville.
Hail Hail
A social media report was received of estimated pea to quarter size hail in Woodland.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Widespread street flooding was observed in and around Clarksville. Rainfall was measured at 6.50 inches in Clarksville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least one house was flooded, some bridges were underwater, and multiple roadways were flooded across the county.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in Clarksville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was observed along Main Street in Clarksville, temporarily closing portions of the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports were received of trees and power lines down across Johnson Co. The location is based on radar data and power outage maps.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A picture was shown on social media of a large tree limb, over a foot in diameter, that fell on the bed of a truck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home was destroyed, walls were pushed inward in one direction. Trees were blown over (from west to east) laying over a house.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A Johnson county Deputy reported a funnel cloud over Piney Bay.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started southwest of the town of Harmony, moving northeast through town, eventually lifting northeast of Harmony. Mainly tree damage was noted, with tree limbs snapped, uprooted, or trunks snapped. Some light roof damage was also noted to some structures.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 2.5 inches in Clarksville.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 3 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 1 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 32 | 3 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 2 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 32 | 4 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 21 | 1 |
| 1995 | 16 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 1 |
| 1993 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 3 | 3 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |