Newton 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.
16
Tornado reports
142
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
514
All events
2
Deaths
$14.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Newton 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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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.
Heavy rain produced flooding along the Buffalo National River. A 21 year-old man swimming in the river at Blue Hole (between Hasty and Piercetown) drowned on the evening of the 24th. He had swum across the river and was swimming back across when the current carried him away. His …
Two men were unloading wood from a truck at a campsite when lightning struck. One man was killed by the lightning strike and the other suffered burns.
Parts of the Buffalo National River were closed due to flooding, flood damage, and debris piles.
Widespread areal flooding occurred.
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail fell at the school in Jasper.
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail fell near Hasty.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across the county, specifically a few trees were blown down blocking Arkansas Highway 7.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering Arkansas state Highway 7 in Jasper.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Arkansas state Highway 7 south of downtown Jasper.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 5.55 inches was measured at Compton over a 24 hour period ending at November 4, 2024 at 6 AM CST.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A rainfall total of 8.64 inches was measured at Parthenon over the 24 hour period ending on November 4, 2024 at 6:04 AM CST.
Tornado EFU Tornado
This tornado which began in Johnson County continued into southern Newton County. Radar velocity showed this tornado being short-lived, and spotters confirmed no damage crossing Arkansas Highway 21, even though the TDS continued a little while longer. As result, the tornado likel…
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail fell in Salus.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree and multiple powerlines were blown down across a roadway.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain was measured at 2.50 inches in Jasper.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 3.00 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The public reported 2.07 inches of rain.
Hail Hail
This was a delayed report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Debris was noted along with downed trees near Fallsville. This was possibly a tornado.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado touched down approximately one mile north of the community of Fallsville, AR along the ridgeline north of town where it began to track northeastward. Damage consisted of many trees that were snapped or uprooted along with several outbuildings/barns that were damaged …
Hail Hail
Broadcast media shared a picture of hail at least 2 inches in diameter that broke the back window of a car in Salus.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado remained over difficult to access terrain near Smith Creek and was observed from a residence just east of the path. This was an EF0 tornado that touched down along Smith Creek between Highway 21 and Newton County Rd. 24.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported near Boxley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down near Western Grove.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Mill Creek was flowing over the Hwy. 7 bridge at Dogpatch.
Hail Hail
In the flatwoods area east of Jasper, 1.60 inch hail was measured.
Hail Hail
Made a phone call to a local store north of Jasper.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Updated...received a social media report with a picture from Jasper showing a mix of hail sizes, with the largest being two inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
This was a 24 hour rainfall total.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pictures were on social media of downed tree limbs and a small shed that was knocked over in Western Grove. Time is based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter to golf ball size hail covered the ground at Jasper.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 3.2 inches near Pindall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A COOP observer reported 1.00 inch of sleet at Jasper.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP observer reported 0.10 inch of freezing rain at Jasper.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An estimated 6.0 inches of snow accumulated near Mount Judea.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall was measured to a depth of 1.5 inches at Pindall.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
We received a report of 9.5 inches of snow from the public in Deer.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer measured 6.0 inches of snow at 36.01N, -93.14W.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A CoCoRaHS observer measured 8.0 inches of snow at 36.01N, -93.19W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 3.0 inches of snow was observed in Western Grove.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The CO-OP observer 1 WSW Compton measured 0.8 inches of snow at approximately 2100 feet in elevation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Seven inches of snow was measured on Mount Judea and 7.0 inches of snow was estimated at Lurton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Broadcast Media estimated 0.50 inches of freezing rain was observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 1.0 inches of snow was observed at an elevation of 2400 feet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 0.01 inches of freezing rain was noted with a light coating of ice on elevated surfaces in the Mount Sherman area. Roadways were still just wet or clear.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 22 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 1 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
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