In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at least four tornadoes touched down in Northwest Arkansas. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa, OK confirmed two tornadoes in Highfill, one in Gravette, and one in West Fork. Each of the tornadoes were rated EF1 with significant structural damage to roofs, garage doors, cars, and windows. The tornado at Highfill uprooted trees, caused power outages, property damage to homes, and even damaged five chicken houses. In northern Gravette numerous trees were uprooted. In West Fork numerous trees were also uprooted along with outbuilding being destroyed.
For additional information, click the links below. <a href=”https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2025/jun/24/storm-damages-homes-in-highfill/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Storm damages homes in Highfill</a> <a href=”https://www.nwahomepage.com/weather/confirmed-ef-1-tornado-in-highfill-from-early-wednesday-morning-severe-storms/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Two additional confirmed tornadoes, Wednesday, June 18th. </a>
Resource: NWS Tulsa, OK /