Lincoln County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
21
Tornado reports
74
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
336
All events
5
Deaths
$8.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lincoln 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.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was measured via southeast Lincoln County Fire and Rescue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing panels were blown off from an outbuilding.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the town of Star City and tin was blown off of the roof in downtown Star City.
Hail Hail
Golf-ball sized hail fell in the town of Grady.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in Star City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down near Star City with damage to the roof panels of a few chicken houses at the same location.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain was measured at 0.25 inches in Glendale.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The Garrett Bridge tornado began north of Arkansas Highway 54 along Arkansas Highway 54E. The tornado tracked northeastward where it damaged some chicken houses along Arkansas Highway 54E. The tornado then proceeded east-northeast along Arkansas Highway 54E causing roof damage to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in the near the community of Warrenton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down in the community of Garrett Bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs were blown down near the community of Garrett Bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles and power lines were blown down near Garrett Bridge.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was estimated at 2.0 inches near Star City.
Hail Hail
Softball sized hail fell in Star City.
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail fell across Star City.
Hail Hail
Ping pong and golf ball sized hail fell at Garrett Bridge.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail fell in Tyro.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain was measured at 0.25 of an inch ice accretion in Star City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded, and water was deep and flowing across several roads near Star City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Arkansas Dept. of Transportation closed Hwy. 114 due to deep water being over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several miles of Hwy. 83 flooded northwest of Dumas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down and partially fell on a home.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Amherst Rd. north of Star City. The report was relayed by south Arkansas Weather social media account.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on Avalon Rd. just north of Star City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Alco Rd. west of Star City. The report was relayed by South Arkansas Weather social media account.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down onto Hwy. 54 near Holly Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large oak tree was uprooted and knocked down a second tree. A power pole was also blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed was destroyed along Highway 293.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 2.0 inches near Calhoun.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began in western Lincoln county, just south of Glendale, and tracked east-northeast for about 9 miles before dissipating over U.S. Hwy 425, just south of Yorktown. The tornado initially damaged some poultry houses near the start of the path, with the rest of the dama…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet was estimated at 0.5 of an inch in Star City. An estimated 0.25 of an inch of ice accruals, due to freezing rain, also occurred in Star City.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 2.0 inches of snow fell near Star City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large limbs were blown down at Cane Creek State Park near Star City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs were blown down in Star City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 293 in Lincoln County was clossed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Nantucket Rd. was inundated with water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement with the Cummins Unit Correctional Facility observed a flooding canal that crosses State Hwy. 388. Standing water was also seen over the main parking lot of the Cummins Unit facility.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Lincoln County sheriff's office observed substantial water over several local roads in Star City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous areas were covered by water with several roads flooded in the area near Highway 388.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of U.S. Highway 425 was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 293 was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were down in the area. A portion of the chapel roof was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near the intersection of Highway 293 and harmony Road.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer measured 5.0 inches of snow at 33.94N, -91.84W.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
There was an estimated 6.5 inches of snow that fell at 33.92N, -91.77W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing rain caused some tree limb damage in Lincoln County at 33.97N, -91.84W.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 1 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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