Searcy County, Arkansas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
112
Hail reports
42
Floods since 1996
455
All events
0
Deaths
$63.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Searcy 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.
Parts of the Buffalo National River were closed due to flooding, flood damage, and debris piles.
The sheriff's office reported 3/4 inch of ice across the county by 5:30 AM on the 27th. Arkansas Highway 27 was covered with trees from the ice. Limbs and power lines were downed all over the county.
Localized flooding was reported across the county. The Health Department and Civic Center in Marshall had minor flooding in the building, Arkansas Highway 333 at Gilbert was blocked due to flooding. Part of Arkansas Highway 74 near Calf Creek was washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A person was swept off of a bridge by flood waters in the town of Oxley. No injuries were reported, but the person had to be rescued from the swift moving water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over Arkansas Highway 74 along Long Creek leading the roadway becoming impassable in multiple locations near the town of Landis.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall storm total of 10.32 inches as of 9AM CDT on 4/6/25 at Witts Spring. Rain continued through the afternoon on the 6th.
Flood Flood
Minor river flooding was observed at St. Joe along the Buffalo River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Mountain Road bridge was covered by water and debris. Other roadways were washed out in the county.
Flood Flood
The Buffalo River at St. Joe entered minor flood stage in early November and ended up cresting in moderate flood stage of 35.44 feet on November 5 at 8:30 PM CST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
East of the town of Marshall, parts of Arkansas Highway 74E were covered by high water along with several county roads that were washed out in northeastern Searcy county.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell near Pindall, leading to the accumulation of 1 to 2 inches of hail. CoCoRaHS observer lost most of blueberry crop.
Hail Hail
A report via mPING of dime-sized hail fell in Oxley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs were broken off of trees in St. Joe.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail fell near the community of Woolum from social media image provided by trained spotter via mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees, large tree limbs, and power lines were downed in the town of Duff.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell on the south side of Marshall.
Hail Hail
Tea cup sized hail fell near Landis.
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail fell near Canaan.
Hail Hail
Grapefruit sized hail was confirmed with a measurement in Thola.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Buffalo River at St. Joe in late March.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 3.30 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The COOP observer reported 3.47 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Initial reports of trees and power lines downed were received. Several homes sustained roof damage. This was possibly a tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This a a delayed report. A NWS employee reported large tree limbs down along AR State Highway 27 just southwest of Marshall.
Tornado EF2 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…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado touched down near Dakota Rd. and Highway 27. Along the path, trees were uprooted and snapped, , in addition to a roof removed from a small shed. The tornado appears to have dissipated at 225 am CST.
Hail Hail
The hail report was at the intersection of Hwy. 65 and 74.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down countywide.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across the county.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow was measured at 3.2 inches near Saint Joe.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported at Trace Ridge Rd. and Shady Grove Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage was reported in the area as well as damage to a few barns.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started in the southeast corner of Searcy county. The tornado uprooted several trees along its path, along with ripping roof panels off of a barn, and damaging others. It tracked northeast for 0.8 miles in Searcy county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A CO-OP observer reported 4.00 inches of sleet at Witts Springs.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow was measured to a depth of 6.5 inches at Saint Joe.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
We received a report of 12.0 inches of snow from the a trained spotter in Canaan.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
We received a report of 0.2 inches of snow from a CoCoRaHS member in Saint Joe.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain brought flooding to the Buffalo River at St. Joe at the end of April.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer measured 4.3 inches of snow at 35.91N, -92.63W.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A COOP observer measured 10.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A CoCoRaHS observer estimated between one hundredth and one tenth of an inch of freezing rain/ice accumulated at 36.01N, -92.85W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The CO-OP observer near Marshall estimated 2.0 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 0.3 inches of snow was observed in Witt Springs.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The CO-OP observer at Witts Springs measured 6.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 5.0 inches of snow was observed at Welcome Home.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall of 0.5 inches was estimated at approximately 2000 feet elevation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shingles were blown off of a roof and tree limbs were broken.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow was reported with 0.5 inch estimated in Witts Springs.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 1 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 3 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
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