Montgomery County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
151
Hail reports
66
Floods since 1996
575
All events
20
Deaths
$18.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montgomery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
Heavy rain fell on saturated ground during the wee hours of June 11th in an area characterized by steep terrain, limited access, and poor communications. Along the Little Missouri River, flash flooding developed rapidly at the Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita National …
Cooperative observers measured 10 inches of snow at Pine Ridge and Oden, 9.6 inches at Mount Ida, and 8 inches at Hopper.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto a home near the community of Hopper. No injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down across Montgomery County.
Hail Hail
Golf-ball sized hail fell near the town Huddleston.
Hail Hail
Golf-ball sized hail fell south of Mt. Ida near the town of Norman.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the town of Norman per HAM radio operators.
Hail Hail
Hen egg-sized hail fell near the community of Caddo Gap.
Hail Hail
Baseball-sized hail fell in the town of Welsh. Damaged was sustained to windshields of patrol cars at the Montgomery County Sheriffs Department. Roofs in the area were also damaged from the large hail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A bridge was underwater along Caney Creek due to flash flooding.
Lightning Lightning
One acre of a grass field was burned from a dry lightning strike from a nearby thunderstorm. One bale of hay was burned.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water from a flooded creek closed a portion of Arkansas Highway 27 south of the town of Mt. Ida due to high water covering the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several creek flooded roadways and making them impassable across the town of Mt. Ida due to the high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water covered Arkansas Highway 27/Bridge Street south of the town of Mt. Ida.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water covered Arkansas Highway 27 north of Mt. Ida at several spots including the Barnes Branch bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and powerlines were blown down on Arkansas Highway 270 on the northern side of Mt. Ida.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Smoky Hollow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down near the town of Mt. Ida.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple bridges were flooded along with numerous low water crossing that were impassable due to high water near the town of Manfred.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered AR-Highway 8 near Buttermilk Springs Road and made it impassable due to the high water near Manfred.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was measured near Caddo Gap.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The US-Highway 270 bridge over the Ouachita River just east of Pencil Bluff was closed due to high water.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell near the community of Story.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Co-Op observer reported trees down across parts of Hwy 88 and Hwy 270.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager reported multiple trees and power lines down across the county with some roads blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down across the area to the south and southeast of Mount Ida.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down in front of a church in Mount Ida.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 50 foot stretch of fence was blown down along Pecan Lane in Mount Ida.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages with lines down along Owley Road south of Mt. Ida.
Hail Hail
Ping-pong ball sized hail fell near the town of Caddo Gap causing damage to multiple windows and AC units.
Hail Hail
Ping-pong ball sized hail fell in the community of Story.
Hail Hail
A mPING report of quarter-sized hail that fell near Caddo Gap, AR.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along AR-Highway 8 between Caddo Gap and Glenwood.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Co-Op observer measured 4.10 inches of total rainfall over a 24 hour period with rain still falling.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of the roof at the Mountain Harbor Resort Marina over the docks/boat slips was damaged. Winds estimated from radar were around 40 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down south of Mt. Ida.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Story.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail fell in Pencil Bluff.
Hail Hail
Softball sized hail fell near the community of Sims.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell in Hopper.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees blown down at the intersection of Highway 188 and Highway 27 north all along Lake Ouachita.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across Brushy Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Pencil Bluff.
Hail Hail
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 2.05 inches of rain.
Hail Hail
A COOP observer sent pictures of hail of at least half-dollar size hail to the office.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down in Pine Ridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down across the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 3 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 41 | 2 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 2 |
| 2004 | 22 | 1 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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