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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
1015 PM CST Tue Jan 4 2022
...A Review of 2021 Weather and Climate Data for the State of Arkansas...
Summary...
Taking a very preliminary look at the year 2021 for the state of Arkansas,
the average temperature was comparable to the last several years. It will
take some time for final rankings to come in, but for the year, preliminarily
it looks as though this was about the 31st warmest on record. Temperatures
varied considerably across the state. The annual range for individual stations
across the state, that is the difference between the highest and lowest officially
recorded temperature, was 122 degrees, from a low of -20 in February in the
Fayetteville area to a high temperature of 102 at several locations in central
and southern Arkansas Mid to late August and early September.
During the year, the coldest officially recorded temperature was -20 degrees, which
was the coldest temperature recorded in the state in ten years, and most recently
tied Jan. 20, 1985 for the 8th coldest temperature ever officially recorded in the
state of Arkansas.
Considering departures from normal, January, March, June, August, September, October,
and December were positive (warmer than average), while February, April, May, July,
and November were negative (colder than average). The most anomalous warmth, by far,
was in December, and the most anomalous cold was in February.
Going by the simple monthly averages, though, the warmest month was August, and the
coldest month was February.
Overall, wet weather wasn`t as prevalent this year, and the state`s rainfall was much
closer to average compared to the last four years. The departure from normal was less
than an inch, and even though the departure was positive, it was still the smallest
since 2017. Considering the departure from normal (again, the difference between the
actual and average totals), the driest month was November (2.17 inches below average),
and the wettest month was May (1.61 inches above average). When we consider actual
monthly totals, though, September was driest, but May remained the wettest.
Snow fell in January, February, March, April, and December. With the exception of
December, it was measurable in all the other months. There were several winter storms
with minor impacts over portions of northwest Arkansas during the first week of January.
The most significant accumulations of winter precipitation were in the higher elevations.
Another minor winter storm produced one to three inches of snow over southeast Arkansas
during the second week of January. A late-season storm produced light snow accumulations
in the higher terrain of the Ozarks on April 20-21. However, by far, the most significant and
impactful winter storms during the year ended up being in February. In the space of six
days, two major heavy snow storms affected Arkansas from February 14-20. Total accumulations
from both storms were record-breakers in many locations around the state. Total amounts
from both storms ranged from less than six inches in portions of the far north, west and
southeast to over 15 inches from southwest through central Arkansas. Between the two
storms, record cold set in, with widespread lows below zero in much of the state. It was
during that time that the Little Rock metro area not only recorded its coldest temperatures
in 32 years but also the area`s latest below zero temperature since official records began.
There were 35 tornadoes during the year, which is just two below the 1991-2020 annual
average of 37. In most instances, the events were minor and produced one to four short-
lived paths within the state`s boundaries. The notable exceptions were March 27th (7 tornadoes)
and, most infamously, the Quad State Tornado Outbreak of December 10th (12 tornadoes). Not
surprisingly, the most significant tornado occurred with the Quad State outbreak of December 10th,
as a long-tracked tornado began northeast of Bay in Craighead County and tore about a 30-mile
path through Craighead and Mississippi Counties before moving into the Missouri Bootheel,
crossing the Mississippi River and finally lifting in western Tennessee. In Arkansas, one
person was killed and at least five people were injured in a nursing home in Monette, and one
person was killed in a store in Leachville.
Arkansas Tornadoes in 2021...
No. Date Rating Began Ended Length (miles) Counties/Parishes
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1. Mar. 17 EF0 0.9 SE McGehee 0.1 Desha
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2. Mar. 27 EF0 0.5 WNW Chelford 0.4 NNE Chelford 0.7 Mississippi
3. Mar. 27 EF0 2.5 W Bassett 1.6 WNW Bassett 1.1 Mississippi
4. Mar. 27 EF0 5.9 NW Parkin 6.0 NNW Parkin 0.5 Cross
5. Mar. 27 EF1 0.8 S Marie 3.5 ENE Marie 3.9 Mississippi
6. Mar. 27 EF1 3.3 SSE Osceola 6.2 SW Ashport 4.9 Mississippi
7. Mar. 27 EF2 0.3 SW Reydell 4.6 SE DeWitt 18.6 Jefferson-Arkansas
8. Mar. 27 EF2 2.7 NNW Monticello 3.2 N Monticello 1.6 Drew
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9. Apr. 7 EF1 6.0 WSW Kilbourne LA 6.6 S Eudora 9.3 West Carroll LA-Chicot
10. Apr. 7 EF0 6.9 SW Eudora 5.0 WSW Eudora 2.7 Chicot
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11. Apr. 9 EF1 6.0 SW Ashdown 5.0 SW Ashdown 2.4 Little River
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12. May 3 EF1 4.2 SE Muldrow OK 4.5 SE Mountainburg 28.8 Sequoyah OK-Crawford
13. May 3 EF1 1.0 E Muldrow OK 3.5 W Rena OK 10.3 Sequoyah OK-Crawford
14. May 3 EF1 4.0 NNW Dyer 5.6 NNE Dyer 2.7 Crawford
15. May 4 EF0 2.1 NW Oak Grove Heights 1.1 NNE of Oak Grove 2.2 Greene
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16. May 9 EF0 4.2 WSW Palestine 3.8 SW Palestine 0.6 St. Francis
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17. May 18 EF0 0.8 SSE Oppelo 0.1 Conway
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18. Jun. 2 EF0 0.9 NW Luxora 0.1 Mississippi
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19. Jun. 7 EFU 3.0 W Calion 2.0 WNW Calion 1.6 Union
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20. Jun. 9 EFU 1.2 W Blakemore 0.4 Lonoke
21. Jun. 9 EF0 3.0 ESE England 0.3 Lonoke
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22. Oct. 15 EF1 4.0 SSE Wyola 3.1 W Combs 7.8 Washington-Madison
23. Oct. 15 EF0 4.0 NE Gibson 5.0 N Jacksonville 2.5 Pulaski
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24. Dec. 10 EFU 2.0 N Weldon 2.0 SSW Amagon 6.7 Jackson
25. Dec. 10 EF0 2.2 WSW Weiner 0.9 E Weiner 2.9 Poinsett
26. Dec. 10 EF1 2.7 WSW Cary 3.5 E Cary 6.2 Craighead
27. Dec. 10 EF0 2.0 WSW Bay 1.1 WNW Bay 1.2 Craighead
28. Dec. 10 EF4 2.9 NNE Bay 2.6 ENE Samburg 80.3 Craighead-Mississippi-
Dunklin MO-Pemiscot MO-
Lake TN-Obion TN
29. Dec. 10 EF1 1.0 S Diaz 1.0 SSE Diaz 0.5 Jackson
30. Dec. 10 EF1 1.0 N Augusta 2.0 S Tupelo 8.6 Woodruff-Jackson
31. Dec. 10 EF1 2.0 SSW Beedeville 1.0 SSW Beedeville 0.5 Jackson
32. Dec. 10 EF1 1.6 NNE Cash 5.9 NE Cash 4.7 Craighead
33. Dec. 10 EF0 4.0 ESE Fisher 4.0 E Fisher 0.5 Poinsett
34. Dec. 10 EF0 7.0 ENE Fisher 0.2 Poinsett
35. Dec. 10 EF2 1.3 SW Trumann 2.3 NE Trumann 3.6 Poinsett
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As far as individual locations within the state go, the warmest location was the Texarkana
Airport, with an annual average temperature of 66.7 degrees. The coolest location was Evening
Shade 1 NNE, with an annual average temperature of 57.3 degrees. The wettest location was Cane
Creek State Park near Star City, with a preliminary annual rainfall of 71.50 inches. It appears
the driest location was Omaha 2 S in northwest Boone County, with a preliminary annual rainfall
of 35.69 inches.
Note...Data listed below are extremes and averages observed during the year.
Please remember...most of the data below are preliminary until final quality control by the National
Center for Environmental Information in Asheville, North Carolina.
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State of Arkansas 2021 Annual Extremes (from official reporting stations)... =
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Hottest Temperature............... 102 Sep. 2nd Arkadelphia 2 N, Nimrod Dam
Sep. 1st Hot Springs Airport, Camden Airport,
Arkadelphia Airport
Aug. 25th Blue Mountain Dam
Aug. 14th Morrilton
Aug. 13th Camden Airport
Coldest Temperature............... -20 Feb. 16th Fayetteville Drake Field
Highest Daily Rainfall............ 9.97" Jun. 9th Rohwer 2 NNE
Highest Monthly Rainfall.......... 20.70" June Rohwer 2 NNE
Highest Annual Rainfall........... 71.50" Cane Creek State Park
Lowest Monthly Rainfall........... 0.20" September Camden 1
Lowest Annual Rainfall............ 35.69" Omaha 2 S
Highest Daily Snowfall............ 14.2" Feb. 18th Arkadelphia 8.5 ESE
Highest Monthly Snowfall.......... 20.7" February Harrison 10.6 SW
Highest Annual Snowfall........... 31.2" Harrison 10.6 SW
Greatest Snow Depth............... 18" Feb. 18th Pine Bluff, Hope 3 NE, Keo,
Benton 10.9 WSW
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State of Arkansas 2021 Temperature Averages*... =
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* - Statewide temperature and precipitation averages and rankings are tabulated
for the period 1895 to Present.
(DFN = Departure from Normal)
Month Average Temperature DFN Coldest Since Warmest Since Rank (Warmest/Coldest)
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January 41.3 +2.0 2019 39th Warmest (tie 1986, 1949)
February 34.6 -8.5 1978 7th Coldest
March 55.1 +3.8 2019 26th Warmest
April 58.3 -2.2 2018 20th Coldest
May 66.7 -2.0 1997 22nd Coldest
June 76.8 +0.3 2018 54th Warmest
July 79.3 -1.0 2019 37th Coldest
August 80.6 +1.3 2011 40th Warmest
September 74.2 +1.4 2019 41st Warmest
October 65.4 +3.6 2016 13th Warmest
November 49.3 -0.6 2019 60th Coldest
December 53.0 +11.5 1984 *****Warmest*****
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Annual 61.2 +0.8 2019 31st Warmest (tie 2019, 2018,
2010, 2001, 1941,
1900)
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Arkansas Daily Temperature Extremes for 2021... =
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Month Highest Location(s) Date(s) Lowest Location(s) Date(s)
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Jan 77 Camden Harrell Field 25th 12 Ravenden 12th
Feb 78 Texarkana Airport 24th -20 Fayetteville Drake Field 16th
Booneville RAWS 23rd
Mar 87 Silver Hill RAWS 27th 16 Lead Hill 7th
Apr 88 Crossett 2 SSE 13th 24 Evening Shade 1 NNE 3rd
Kingston 2 S, Batesville 8 WNW,
Ravenden 2nd
May 93 Wynne 28th 36 Siloam Springs 5th
Jun 100 Texarkana Airport 13th 44 Evening Shade 1 NNE 1st
Jul 101 Crossett 2 SSE, 54 Batesville 8 WNW 4th
Morrilton, Pocahontas 31st
Pine Bluff 30th
Aug 102 Blue Mountain Dam 25th 56 Evening Shade 1 NNE 5th
Morrilton 14th
Camden Airport 13th
Sep 102 Arkadelphia 2 N, 41 Fayetteville Drake Field 23rd
Nimrod Dam 2nd
Arkadelphia Airport,
Camden Airport, Hot
Springs Airport 1st
Oct 95 Fort Smith 9th 33 Arkadelphia Airport 31st
Nov 82 Crossett 2 SSE 18th 20 Batesville 8 WNW 26th
Texarkana Airport 17th Arkadelphia Airport, Gilbert, 19th
Fayetteville Drake Field
Dec 83 Silver Hill RAWS 2nd 19 Flippin, Silver Hill RAWS 20th
Gilbert, Batesville 8 WNW 12th
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Annual 102 Arkadelphia 2 N,
Nimrod Dam Sep. 2nd -20 Fayetteville Drake Field Feb. 16th
Hot Springs Airport,
Camden Airport,
Arkadelphia Airport Sep. 1st
Blue Mountain Dam Aug. 25th
Morrilton Aug. 14th
Camden Airport Aug. 13th
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Arkansas State Rainfall Averages for 2021... =
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Month Avg. Rain DFN Wettest Since Driest Since Rank
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Jan 4.21 +0.17 2018 53rd Wettest
Feb 3.38 -0.34 2017 60th Wettest
Mar 6.22 +1.45 2019 23rd Wettest
Apr 5.62 +0.58 2018 42nd Wettest
May 6.76 +1.61 2020 31st Wettest
Jun 4.94 +0.86 2019 37th Wettest
Jul* 4.73 +1.02 2019 35th Wettest
Aug* 3.11 -0.27 2015 60th Driest
Sep* 1.85 -1.74 2017 24th Driest
Oct* 4.31 +0.85 2017 45th Wettest
Nov* 2.15 -2.14 2019 24th Driest
Dec* 3.62 -0.75 2019 49th Driest
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Annual*50.87 +1.26 2017 50th Wettest
* - final rankings could end up slightly different, especially December and annual
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Arkansas Daily Rainfall Extremes for 2021... =
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Month Highest Daily Location(s) Date(s)
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Jan 4.51 Fouke 3.7 ESE 7th
Feb 3.88 Newport Airport 28th
Mar 4.28 Hot Springs 1 NNE 1st
Apr 7.17 Rogers 2.4 SSW 29th
May 5.15 Mena 12.9 NW 26th
Jun 9.97 Rohwer 2 NNE 9th
Jul 6.55 Rohwer 2 NNE 17th
Aug 4.39 Riverdale 4.2 E 19th
Sep 4.23 Evening Shade 1 NNE 30th
Oct 8.15 North Little Rock 2.0 ENE 3rd
Nov 1.98 Houston 5.0 S 11th
Dec 4.48 Bella Vista 0.6 WSW,
Busch 0.4 E 18th
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Annual 9.97 Rohwer 2 NNE June 9th
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Arkansas Monthly Rainfall Extremes for 2021... =
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Month Highest Location(s) Lowest Location(s)
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Jan 10.99 Hopper 1 E 1.16 Omaha 2 S
Feb 9.34 Portland 0.36 Gentry 5.6 ENE
Mar 12.35 Helena 1.12 Kingston 5 NW
Apr 12.03 Ozone 1.79 Kingston 5 NW
May 17.44 Mena 12.9 NW 1.38 Flippin
Jun 20.78 Rohwer 2 NNE 1.33 Blytheville Airport
Jul 11.14 Kelso 5 NW 0.21 Kingston 5 NW
Aug 7.19 Moro Bay 0.35 Rye Hill 1.1 E
Sep 7.81 Portland 0.20 Camden 1
Oct 12.67 Bella Vista 0.6 WSW 0.80 Arkadelphia 2 N
Nov 3.90 Houston 5.0 S 0.13 Walnut Ridge
Dec 8.26 Heber Springs 5.5 SE 1.13 Gilbert
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Annual 20.78 Rohwer 2 NNE (June) 0.20 Camden 1 (September)
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Arkansas Snowfall Extremes for 2021... (all data is from official reporting stations) =
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Month and Highest Daily | Highest Monthly and | Greatest Depth, Location(s), and
Location(s) and Date(s) | Location(s) | Date(s)
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Jan 6.5" Witts Spring 7th | 9.0" Harrison 10.6 SW | 7" Witts Spring 7th
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Feb 14.2" Arkadelphia 8.5 ESE 18th |20.7" Harrison 10.6 SW | 18" Benton 10.9 WSW,
| | Hope, Keo, Pine
| | Bluff 18th
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Mar 0.5" Harrison 10.6 SW 18th | 0.5" Harrison 10.6 SW |Trace Compton, Pea
| | Ridge 0.2 WSW 18th
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Apr 2.9" Omaha 2 S 21st | 2.9" Omaha 2 S | 3" Holiday Island 1.3 SSW 21st
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Dec Trace Hardy 8.0 SSW 31st | Trace Antoine 1 SW, |
Antoine 1 SW, | Hardy 8.0 SSW, |
Magnolia, | Magnolia, |
Nashville 21st | Nashville |
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Annual: | |
14.2" Arkadelphia 8.5 ESE Feb. 18th | 20.7" Harrison 10.6 SW| 18" Benton 10.9 WSW, Hope, Keo,
| (February) | Pine Bluff
| | (February 18th)
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Significant Weather Events During the Year...
January...
Jan. 1 - Higher elevations of the Ozarks saw 1/4 to 1/2 inches of ice accumulation
from freezing rain. Around Compton, in Newton County, accumulations were heavy enough
to break a few tree branches.
Jan. 2 - Light sleet and snow fell over portions of western, central and northern Arkansas.
Accumulations were primarily noted in the higher elevations of the Ouachitas and Ozarks, and
around Harrison, but amounts were generally half an inch or less.
Jan. 6-7 - Heavy snow fell in the higher elevations of the Ozarks, and in portions of the
Ouachita Mountains. Most areas below 1,000 feet only saw rain or trace amounts. However,
amounts of five to seven inches fell in portions of Newton and Searcy County. The highest
reported totals were 7.0 inches at Lurton and Mount Judea.
Jan. 10-11 - One to three inches of snow fell over southern and southeast Arkansas. The
highest reported totals were around Monticello and Warren, where up to 3.5 inches fell.
Jan. 27 - Snow fell in the early morning hours, with mostly one to two inch amounts in the Ozarks
and north central Arkansas.
February...
Feb. 6 - Two to three inches of snow fell in the higher elevations of the Ozarks and
Ouachitas, mainly in areas above 1,500 feet.
Feb. 10-11 - Freezing rain occurred in a large part of the state, with accruals between
one quarter and one-half inch, primarily over southeast Arkansas.
Feb. 14-20 - Two major heavy snowstorms affected Arkansas. This produced record snowfall
and snow depth in places. Between the two storms, record cold set in, with lows below zero
in most of the state. With the first storm, a fine, dry and powdery snow fell, with the heaviest
amounts centered just west of the I-30 corridor from southwest into north central Arkansas. The
heaviest snow ranged from 8"-12". Very cold Arctic air moved in behind the system, with widespread
below zero temperatures in much of the state. In the Little Rock metro area, temperatures were the
coldest recorded since 1989. Most places recorded their coldest readings on the morning of the 16th.
The next round of heavy snow came primarily during the 17th-18th, with amounts of 10"-15" or more
common from southwest into central Arkansas. In a few places, more than 20" fell. Due to these storms,
February 2021 ended up the snowiest month on record at several locations in central Arkansas
Feb. 16-17 - Record cold was seen across the state, with temperatures in most areas below zero. In
fact, the only areas that stayed above zero were generally from El Dorado to near Pine Bluff to Marianna
and southeastward. The coldest reading was at Fayetteville Drake Field, with a low of -20. This most
recently tied January 20, 1985 at Deer for the 8th coldest temperature ever officially recorded in the
state, and most recently tied February 2, 1951 at Norfork Dam for the 7th coldest on record in the
month of February. All-time record low temperatures were set at Murfreesboro (-13), Beedeville (-7),
Little Rock AFB (-6), Stuttgart Airport (-4), and Hot Springs Airport (-3). All-time February record
lows were set at numerous other locations, such as Murfreesboro (-13) and Waldron (-12).
Feb. 28-Mar. 1 - Heavy rain fell over southwest into east central Arkansas, with flash flooding noted
around Arkadelphia, Malvern, Sheridan, Pine Bluff, and Stephens. The heaviest rain fell around Star City,
Hot Springs, with totals of four to six inches.
March...
Mar. 12-15 - Three to six inches of rain fell over northern and northwest Arkansas. As a
result, minor flooding occurred on the Cache, Black, and White Rivers.
Mar. 17-18 - Isolated severe thunderstorms occurred in portions of western and southeast
Arkansas. A brief tornado struck southeast of McGehee, but did no appreciable damage.
Mar. 25 - A severe thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail between Donaldson and
Lono in southern Hot Spring County.
Mar. 27 - Severe thunderstorms occurred in central and southeast Arkansas. Baseball to
softball sized hail fell in portions of Clark and Lonoke County, breaking windows in a
few places. Tornadoes hit from Reydell (Jefferson County) to near DeWitt (Arkansas County)
and near Monticello.
Mar. 31 - An isolated severe storm produced 1.75" diameter hail near Monticello.
April...
Apr. 7 - Strong to severe storms produced penny to quarter sized hail in portions of
central Arkansas. Power lines were blown down near Moreland in Pope County. An empty semi
truck was blown over on Highway 65B in Clinton, with damage to one building in the same area.
Apr. 9-10 - Severe thunderstorms produced spotty damage in various parts of the state. Trees
were blown down in Ouachita, Calhoun, Desha, Bradley and Fulton Counties, and trees and power
lines were blown down in Baxter County. Lightning struck a house near England resulting in a
total loss of the structure.
Apr. 20-21 - A strong cold front moved through the state. Light snow fell behind it, with
accumulations of one to nearly three inches mainly in the higher elevations of the Ozarks.
Much colder air moved in, and several locations recorded their latest freezes on the morning
of the 21st, including Sheridan, North Little Rock, Conway, and Morrilton.
Apr. 23-24 - Heavy rain fell in much of the southern half of Arkansas, with the highest totals
around three inches, centered mainly along the I-30 corridor. Storms blew trees down in Ouachita
County and Bradley County. Several buildings sustained damage.
Apr. 27-29 - Three to five inches of rain fell over much of the northwest half of Arkansas over
a two-day period. This caused flash flooding in Marion County, southwest of Clinton, and near
Lamar. Several roads were flooded, and there were water rescues in Johnson County. The Buffalo and
Spring Rivers rose rapidly. At Hardy, a campground was flooded, with a recreational vehicle swept
away. The campground and nearby neighborhoods were evacuated.
May...
May 3-4 - Severe thunderstorms produced wind damage from southwest into northeast
Arkansas. Wind damage was widespread in Walnut Ridge and around Pocahontas. A 71 MPH
wind gust was clocked at Hot Springs.
May 9 - Severe thunderstorms produced nickel sized to half dollar sized hail in portions of
Faulkner, Pike, Calhoun, and Ouachita Counties.
May 18- Severe thunderstorms produced wind damage in Montgomery, Clark, Pope and Saline Counties.
A brief tornado occurred in Conway county near Oppelo. Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Benton,
Bryant, Conway, and Vilonia.
May 25 - Heavy rain caused street flooding in Mena, near Rover, and in Waldron.
June...
Jun. 7 - Severe thunderstorms blew down trees and power lines in portions of Clark, Ouachita,
and Lincoln Counties. Roofs were damaged near Cummins, and in Jefferson County near Sorrells.
Jun. 8-10- Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms caused severe flash flooding in southeast
Arkansas. Many roads were flooded, especially in Desha and Drew Counties. At Rohwer in Desha County,
nearly 20 inches of rain fell in two days. At one point, it was estimated that every street in
Dumas had standing water on it.
Jun. 9 - A brief, weak tornado hit southeast of England in Lonoke County. Trees were blown down at
Cave City in Sharp County as a severe thunderstorm passed through.
Jun. 11 - An isolated severe thunderstorm blew down multiple trees in Baxter County.
Jun. 22 - In most areas of the state, low temperatures were in the 50s, with the coldest readings
at Marshall and Mammoth Spring as both locations fell to 50 degrees.
July...
Jul. 1 - Heavy rain produced localized flash flooding at Heber Springs.
Jul. 3 - Low temperatures fell into the 50s and 60s around the state as unseasonably cool
weather prevailed after a cold front.
Jul. 9- Heavy rain fell at Batesville Airport, with over two inches of rain in less than one
hour, and 1.13 inches of rain in 20 minutes.
Jul. 16-19 - Heavy rain fell from western into southeast Arkansas. Flash flooding was reported
in and around Ozark and around Rohwer in Desha County. At Rohwer, record rain fell again, with
over six inches of rain in 24 hours. The 17th ended up being the wettest July day on record in
over 60 years of records at Rohwer.
Jul. 30 - Pine Bluff recorded its first 100-degree day in nearly six years, setting the city`s
all-time record of 2,183 days without a 100-degree reading.
Jul. 31 - An isolated severe storm produced wind damage at Ash Flat.
August...
Aug. 13 - Isolated severe storms downed trees in portions of Marion and Pulaski Counties.
Aug. 19 - Two to four inches of rain fell in portions of northeast Arkansas, and in isolated
portions of the western Arkansas River Valley.
September...
Sep. 1 - Little Rock recorded its first 100-degree reading in three years. Isolated strong
afternoon thunderstorms downed trees in portions of Dallas and Saline Counties.
Sep. 21 - Severe thunderstorms blew down trees, limbs and power lines near Pine Bluff and
Star City. 1.75" diameter hail fell from a severe thunderstorm northwest of Killin in Drew
County.
October...
Oct. 2 - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall lead to flash flooding in the Little Rock metro
area. The northern portion of Pulaski County was hardest hit, especially Sherwood and North
Little Rock. Four to six inches of rain fell, most of it within a few hours. Several vehicles
were flooded and there were a few water rescues reported. North Little Rock recorded its wettest
calendar day in nearly 33 years.
Oct. 13-15 - Heavy rain fell over northwest Arkansas, with totals of four to nearly seven inches
around the Fayetteville and Fort Smith areas.
Oct. 15 - An EF1 tornado hit in Washington and Madison Counties, downing trees and destroying a
mobile home. Oct. 16 - A weak tornado hit northern Pulaski County producing a 2.5 mile damage path
and dissipating North of Little Rock Air Force Base.
Oct. 24 - A severe thunderstorm produced quarter sized hail at Omaha in Boone County and 70 MPH
winds near Viola in Fulton County.
Oct. 28 - Strong gradient winds produced gusts of 35 to 45 MPH over portions of western Arkansas.
November...
Nov. 10 - A strong storm blew a mobile home off its foundation and damaged the roof of a neighboring
house in Cleburne County near Ida.
Nov. 21 - A severe thunderstorm produced hail to 1.25" in diameter at Diaz and Jacksonport.
December...
Dec. 10-11 - Very warm weather prevailed, with highs in most areas in the 70s to lower 80s. Severe
thunderstorms produced wind damage and hail, primarily near and to the east of the I-30 and Highway
67 corridor. Large hail to half dollar size fell at Blevins and Ward. A significant tornado outbreak
began in northeast Arkansas during the early evening hours. In the space of three hours, 12 tornadoes
tore paths across Jackson, Woodruff, Poinsett, Craighead, and Mississippi Counties. The strongest tornado
was rated EF4 and tore an 80-mile path (nearly 30 miles in Arkansas). The tornado began northeast of Bay
in Craighead County and lifted after tearing through the Missouri Bootheel and crossing the Mississippi
River into Tennessee. In Arkansas, two people were killed. This particular parent storm ended up producing
a swath of destruction and several more tornadoes well into Tennessee and Kentucky.
Dec. 24-31 - Weeks of anomalously warm weather culminated in about a week of record-breaking high
temperatures and warmest low temperatures in a large portion of the state. Christmas generally marked
the hottest day, with maximum temperatures in the mid to upper 70s in much of Arkansas, with lower 80s
noted in several cities and towns in southern, southwest and central Arkansas. At many locations, it was the
warmest Christmas in 66 years, and one of the warmest ever recorded. A strong cold front finally broke
the warm pattern just beyond the end of the month.
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