On Tuesday, September 15, 1987, severe thunderstorms moved through portions of the western Ozarks region, producing wind damage and hail from northeast Oklahoma into … September 1987 Severe Storms Produce Damaging Winds and HailRead more
Severe Weather
April 1983 Severe Weather Includes Tornadoes at Republic and Springfield
On Friday, April 29, 1983, severe weather struck portions of the western Ozarks region, including the cities of Republic and Springfield, Missouri, both of … April 1983 Severe Weather Includes Tornadoes at Republic and SpringfieldRead more
December 1982 Christmas Week Tornado Outbreak
Beginning December 23 through 24, 1982, a rare and deadly regional tornado outbreak occurred across portions of the southern Plains states and Ozarks region … December 1982 Christmas Week Tornado OutbreakRead more
September 1980 Severe Weather Strikes Oklahoma and Missouri
During the late afternoon and evening of Tuesday, September 16, 1980, severe storms swept across portions of the central and southern Plains. In northeast … September 1980 Severe Weather Strikes Oklahoma and MissouriRead more
December 1971 Severe Weather Outbreak
On Tuesday, December 14, 1971, a strong low-pressure system moved across the central United States, drawing unseasonably warm and moist air northward from the … December 1971 Severe Weather OutbreakRead more
May 1971 Joplin Tornado
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October 1942 Tornado Strikes Berryville, AR
On Thursday evening of October 29, 1942, a powerful tornado struck the town of Berryville, Arkansas, heavily damaging or destroying much of the town’s … October 1942 Tornado Strikes Berryville, ARRead more
September 1927 Multi-State Tornado Outbreak
On Thursday, September 29, 1927, a multi-state tornado outbreak struck portions of the central USA with at least 15 significant tornadoes across Oklahoma, Arkansas, … September 1927 Multi-State Tornado OutbreakRead more
January 1917 Tornado Destroys Oklahoma Choctaw Indian School
On Thursday, January 4, 1917 a tornado touched down in the small community of Vireton, once located north of McAlester in Pittsburg County, southeastern … January 1917 Tornado Destroys Oklahoma Choctaw Indian SchoolRead more
January 1898 Nighttime Tornado Strikes Fort Smith and Van Buren
On Tuesday, January 11, 1898, a powerful tornado swept through western Arkansas, striking Fort Smith and Van Buren. The storm claimed 52 lives in … January 1898 Nighttime Tornado Strikes Fort Smith and Van BurenRead more


