Madison County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
28
Tornado reports
202
Hail reports
60
Floods since 1996
612
All events
9
Deaths
$22.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Madison County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 28 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.
War Eagle Creek flooded portions of several roads north and east of Hindsville. A woman drove a vehicle into flood water and was swept downstream. She exited the vehicle and survived, but her two young children drowned.
Heavy rainfall resulted in portions of Highway 23 becoming flooded south of Witter. A vehicle driven into the flood waters was washed off the road and the two elderly occupants both drown in the flood water.
Several rounds of thunderstorms during the April 20s caused periodic flash flooding over much of Madison County. For the 72 hour period ending 7 am cdt April 24, Huntsville and St. Paul received 6.57 and 6.35 inches of rain respectively. Numerous roads were flooded and as much as…
The Madison County sheriff died when his patrol car was swept off of a low-water bridge over the White River on County Road 112 near St. Paul around 7:00 am. The river was swollen by heavy rains during the night. The 24-hour rainfall ending at 7 AM for St. Paul was 3.39 inches.
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Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
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Winter Storm Winter Storm
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down numerous trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind partially removed the metal roof from a building, damaged metal siding, and blew down numerous trees.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed just east of CR 7505, along CR 7500 where trees were uprooted and large tree limbs were snapped. The tornado moved northeast, then turned to the east-southeast along CR 7755. After crossing CR 7855, the tornado moved east across the north side of Huntsville…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado developed near Bohannon, west of CR 7645 and moved east-northeast across CR 7510 and CR 7855. It snapped and uprooted numerous trees, and destroyed outbuildings. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 95 to 105 mph.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Severe flash flooding resulted in portions of a number of roads being closed in and around Huntsville, as well as the need for several high water rescues.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of several roads were flooded near Withrow Springs State Park, and a swift water rescue was conducted to save stranded motorists.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Severe flash flooding resulted in portions of a number of roads being closed in and around Kingston, as well as the need for several high water rescues.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Severe flash flooding resulted in portions of a number of roads being closed in and around Witter, as well as the need for several high water rescues.
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Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is the second segment of a two-segment tornado. The tornado moved northeast into northern Madison County, crossing County Road 8315, where numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado continued northeast crossing Highway 127 north of Clifty, where it damaged outbuil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees and snapped numerous large tree limbs within a broad swath.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees and snapped numerous large tree limbs within a broad swath.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is the second segment of a two-segment tornado. The tornado moved into Madison County, then crossed the 5522 Road and Highway 295 before dissipating west of Highway 16. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted by the tornado, some fell onto homes. A tornadic debris signature …
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted trees, and snapped numerous large tree limbs.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail damaged homes and vehicles.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado snapped large tree limbs and uprooted small trees. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 75 to 80 mph.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado developed northeast of Huntsville, damaging a chicken house and uprooting trees. The tornado crossed Highway 412 and dissipated. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in the tornado was 70 to 80 mph.
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded near Harmony.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 | 2 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 1 |
| 2008 | 35 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 21 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 40 | 1 |
| 1995 | 33 | 1 |
| 1994 | 22 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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