Marion County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
126
Hail reports
44
Floods since 1996
479
All events
12
Deaths
$101.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 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 Boone-Marion County tornado continued into Marion County from Boone County, paralleling just south of US Highway 62, near Pyatt. Marion County EM reported three fatalities from this tornado. Extensive tree damage was observed across several county roads, and a few mobile home…
About 5 inches of snow fell at Yellville.
An elderly couple was returning to their home and found a low water crossing on Rush Creek flooded. They decided not to try and cross in their truck. They got out of the truck and attempted to cross the creek on foot at an old road bed that crossed the creek nearby. The water was…
Snow and sleet totaled 10.5 inches 7.3 miles northwest of Yellville (CoCoRaHS), 10 inches at Oakland (social media), 9 inches 3.1 miles south-southeast of Bruno (CoCoRaHS), and 7 inches at Yellville (law enforcement). In Flippin, a mechanic shop and church collapsed from the weig…
One boat dock was overturned onto another dock, and several additional boat docks were damaged. Dozens of boats were damaged or destroyed; some of the boats sank. Trees and power lines were blown down.
The sheriff's office reported 1 1/2 inches of ice across the county with numerous power outages by 5:00 AM on the 27th.
A Red Cross survey indicated that 3 houses had major damage, 5 had minor damage, and 5 others were affected. In addition, 3 mobile homes were destroyed, 3 had major damage, and 2 had minor damage. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down as well. The tornado continued into …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Arkansas State Highway 125 was damaged at this location between Eros and Bruno due to swift, high water flowing over the highway leading to the erosion and failure of the roadway surface.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous streets within the town of Flippin were closed due to street flooding, including the streets of 3rd, 8th, and Girard.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the community of Dodd City.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell near the town of Bull Shoals with a significant amount of hail falling leading to a few hail drifts.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 6.5 inches in Caney.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A measured 0.5 inches of snow fell near the community of Bruno.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of a covered deck was blown off of a home in Oakland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road flooded and impassable at Denton Ferry and Wildcat Shoals Road.
Hail Hail
Ping-pong ball-sized hail fell in the town of Yellville, report via MPing.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 5.0 inches near Bruno.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 7.5 inches near Rea Valley.
Flood Flood
River flooding occurred at Clarendon on the White River in late December; the river at Clarendon remained in minor flood stage into mid January at which the crest occurred in January too.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous evacuations took place in a trailer park due to flash flooding in the town of Flippin.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding reported by Fire Department and Rescue occurred in the town of Flippin.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 7.24 inches was measured at Bull Shoals over a 24 hour period ending on November 4, 2024 at 6:04 AM CST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High, fast moving water flowed over the Arkansas Highway 14 bridge over Town Branch which is a tributary of Crooked Creek in Yellville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Marion County Road 8060 bridge over Moccasin Creek was partially washed out and impassable from flash flooding and high water over the bridge near Fairview.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Creekside Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center was evacuated due to water that was rising to a height as high as the bed sides of many residents.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
At the Marion County Regional Airport also known as the Flippin Airport, 6.42 inches of rainfall was measured falling over a 24 hour period.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Yellville, the Marion County courthouse was flooded. In the vicinity of Flippin, several residents were evacuated due to water enter homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down throughout Marion County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down near the Bull Shoals Dam covering portions of Marion and Baxter Counties.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The Briarcliff Tornado began just west of AR Hwy 14 on Marion County Road 5002 and Abbey Lane, snapping and uprooting trees. The tornado continued across AR Hwy 14 to Marion County Road 6014 and 6011 where it caused minor roof damage to some homes and continued to snap and uproot…
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the town of Dodd City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power poles were broken near Rea Valley.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 3.8 inches in Dodd City.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 7.5 inches in the Lower Buffalo Wilderness Area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 1.0 inch near Bruno.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
We had 2200 power outages reported in northwest Marion County, with most locations completely without power from Peel south towards Summit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees fell across the county, especially in the vicinity of the community of Flippin.
Hail Hail
An mPING report of dime sized hail fell near Flippin.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to homes were reported along with downed power lines. This was possibly a tornado.
Damage consisted of a couple of houses losing roofing material, barns/sheds damaged or destroyed, and numerous trees uprooted or snapped. The trees blocked half a dozen roads, including Highway 65 which was closed temporarily. The most substantial damage was a house moved from it…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 12.0 inches in Bruno.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 1.5 inches near Bruno.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was estimated at 2.0 inches in Dodd City.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 2 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 1 |
| 2000 | 34 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 2 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 3 |
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