Pike storm history
Storm events recorded in Pike, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025.
536
Total events
24
Tornadoes
173
Hail
40
Floods
0
Deaths
$12.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The emergency manager reported 20 or 30 homes in and around Kirby damaged or destroyed. Several chicken houses were also destroyed and numerous trees were blown down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water made the intersection at the Wolf Creek Bridge and Strawberry Road impassable near Stelltown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Buffalo Creek became flooded and covered AR-Highway 301 making it impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Lucky's Caddo River Canoe and Campground was completely flooded by high water.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 11.0 inches in Newhope.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A 24 hour rainfall total of 4.76 inches was measured at Antoine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down at the intersection of US Highway 70 and AR Highway 369 blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
On Ebenezer Road near Kirby several trees and powerlines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down northwest of Pike City.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 1.0 inch in Glenwood.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was estimated to a depth of 1.0 inch near Rosboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in the community of Salem.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout Pike County in the immediate proximity of the town of Kirby.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines fell down across Highways 301, 26, and 27 around Murfreesboro.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail fell near Roy.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell on the southwest side of Antoine.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell near Delight.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell in Antoine.
This tornado started just north of Kirby, completely destroying two chicken houses on the west side of Arkansas Highway 27. The tornado moved north-northeast along highway 27, causing moderate roof damage to a home, and snapping several large trees at their trunks. The tornado co…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing rain was measured at 0.13 of an inch ice accretion in Delight.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet accumulated to 1.0 inch at Antoine.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado began at the base of Kirby Mountain just to the east of Highway 27 and south of Mitchell Road. Along the path of the tornado, a barn was completely destroyed. A metal outbuilding had minor roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado ended along a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were blown down in Kirby.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down near Diamond Park Speedway between Murfreesboro and Nashville. The time was estimated from the radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down across the southern portions of the county and the time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 2.5 inches near Murfreesboro.
Hail Hail
A Pike County deputy reported dime sized hail at Tower Mtn. between Kirby and Murfreesboro.
Hail Hail
Pictures of golf ball size hail were on social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Co-Op observer reported that they had multiple trees blown down from storms overnight.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer measured 8.1 inches of snow at 34.03N, -93.51W.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
We received a public report of an estimated 9.0 inches of snow at 34.23N, -93.74W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 0.3 inches of snow was observed at Delight.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The sheriff office reported portions of Highway 84 West near Langley was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Highway 26 near Delight.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Pike County Sheriff Office reported multiple vehicles near the Caddo River were washed away due to flash flooding. There were also flooded roads in and near Glenwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Nathan Road outside Murfreesboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees were blown over and power lines were knocked down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along with power outages. A dock was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Cooperative Observer from Antoine 1 SW reported 8 to 10 trees blown down in town. Also, small hail fell. The event time is based on radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer estimated 0.3 inches of primarily sleet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over State Highway 29 at Buffalo Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was over roadways.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 12.73 inches for the event total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 11.69 inches for total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 13.50 inches for total rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 7.04 inches for total rainfall.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 2 |
| 2012 | 33 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 3 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 2 |
| 2008 | 25 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 2 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 3 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 15 | 0 |
| 1992 | 22 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 17 | 2 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 11 | 0 |
| 1984 | 9 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |