Prairie County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
92
Hail reports
93
Floods since 1996
503
All events
8
Deaths
$71.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Prairie County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 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.
Part of U.S. Highway 70 was closed by flooding, as were parts of Arkansas Highways 11, 33, and 38. Part of the asphalt pavement on U.S. Highway 70 was scoured away by the water between DeValls Bluff and Biscoe. The force of the water left holes two feet deep on Arkansas Highway 3…
A traffic accident on the Interstate 40 White River bridge resulted in one indirect fatality and one indirect injury.
Heavy rain contributed to a fiery pile-up on Interstate 40 near mile marker 203. When the heavy rain began, one vehicle tried to pull onto the shoulder. That vehicle was rear-ended, and in the ensuing chain-reaction, six tractor-trailers and three cars were destroyed. A large fir…
Heavy rain caused the White River at Des Arc to go above major flood level. This was the highest the river had been since April, 1973. The river was at minor flood level at the beginning of the month and continued to rise throughout most of the month due to the heavy rains. Subst…
The F2 tornado moved from Lonoke County into Prairie County about 6.1 miles west-southwest of the Fairmount Community. The tornado gained intensity as it tracked to the east-northeast and then to the east as it approached the Stuttgart Airport. The tornado continued to track to t…
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell just west of the town of Des Arc.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mix of snow and sleet was measured at 5 inches in Hazen.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were covered by water across Prairie county near the community of Barrettsville.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Video footage showed a short-lived tornado occurring over farm fields. This brief tornado did not cause any damage. The tornado has been given a rating of EF-unknown (EF-U) since the extent of the damage was none.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down near the community of Hickory Plains.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several locations were impassable along Arkansas Highway 38 due to high water with several cars stranded within the high water. No injuries reported regarding the vehicles which drove into the high water.
Flood Flood
Minor river flooding was observed at Des Arc along the White River.
Flood Flood
Minor river flooding was observed at Des Arc along the White River.
Flood Flood
Major river flooding was observed at Des Arc along the White River.
Flood Flood
Major river flooding was observed at Des Arc along the White River.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and some snow was measured at 1.0 inch in Biscoe.
Flood Flood
Moderate flooding was observed at Des Arc along the White River.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 6.0 inches in Fredonia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station, KARSTUTT25 measured a wind gust of 63 mph near Stuttgart Municipal Airport.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in the community of Ulm.
Hail Hail
Softball-sized hail fell in the town of Slovak.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain in January brought continued flooding into early February 2024 on the White River at Des Arc.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow was measured at 3.5 inches in Des Arc.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station at Stuttgart Municipal Airport measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 72 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down across Ulm.
Flood Flood
Flooding along the White River at Des Arc began in mid-February continuing through the early part of May before falling below flood stage.
Flood Flood
Flooding continued from March through April on the White River at Des Arc.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started in a field southwest of the intersection of West Crossroads Road and Arkansas Highway 86, snapping a power pole. The tornado then passed over a barn, lifting the roof off that barn. The tornado then moved north over Bell Road, removing some shingles off a hou…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple sections of Highway 38 were under water.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Flooding continued on the White River at Des Arc in early March and it continued through the end of the month.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain in mid February brought flooding to the White River at Des Arc.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of multiple trees down on power lines were received from Des Arc. These were relayed via NWSChat.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media showed a picture of a tree that was blown onto an Airstream trailer, significantly damaging the trailer. No injuries were reported. Time is based on radar data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down all around Prairie County. A power line was down on Hwy. 302 in Hazen.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the White River at Des Arc in early May.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A video posted to social media showed a brief weak tornado south of Des Arc. The tornado initially began in a farm field near the intersection of North Simmons Road and East Skarda Road. It affected farming facilities on East Skarda Road, blowing the roof and doors off of a farm …
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported southwest of Des Arc.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
AWOS at the Stuttgart Municipal Airport recorded 2.50 inches of rain in 1 hour and 34 minutes.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
Heavy rain in March brought flooding to the White River at Des Arc that continued through April.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought minor river flooding to the White River at Des Arc. This point remained above flood stage through the remainder of the month.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 2.0 inches near Hazen.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 4 |
| 2018 | 14 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 1 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 31 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 | 1 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 3 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 2 |
| 2001 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 14 | 1 |
| 1999 | 15 | 2 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 17 | 1 |
| 1994 | 15 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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