Cleveland County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Cleveland County, AR right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 971 alerts that included Cleveland County, roughly 97 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (240 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on March 11, 2026. 11 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Cleveland County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Drew County, Bradley County, Jefferson County, Calhoun County.
Cleveland County alert history
Alert events that included Cleveland County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 240 | 19 | August 24, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 155 | 19 | September 14, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 88 | 3 | August 24, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 81 | 5 | November 5, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 76 | 3 | April 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 73 | 7 | August 26, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 48 | 1 | July 25, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 42 | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 32 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 24 | 0 | April 8, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 22 | 3 | November 14, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 22 | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 16 | 0 | December 1, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 13 | 0 | November 10, 2025 |
| Frost Advisory | 8 | 1 | November 13, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 7 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 1 | January 31, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 6 | 0 | April 4, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 3 | 0 | March 19, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 3 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 0 | January 30, 2023 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | April 7, 2016 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 0 | August 12, 2019 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | August 26, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
Tornado history in Cleveland County
11 tornadoes have been recorded in Cleveland County since 1950, injuring 2 people. That ranks 74 of 75 counties in Arkansas. The most recent was on January 22, 2012 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes in Cleveland County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2001 | F2 | Bradley County | 19.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 22, 2012 | EF2 | Calhoun County | 19.6 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 1960 | F2 | Cleveland County | 19.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 2008 | EF2 | Cleveland County | 9.4 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 7, 1953 | F2 | Cleveland County | 4.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2012 | EF2 | Calhoun County | 19.6 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2010 | EF1 | Cleveland County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 2008 | EF2 | Cleveland County | 9.4 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 1, 2004 | F1 | Cleveland County | 0.7 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 26, 2001 | F2 | Bradley County | 19.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Cleveland County
- Population: 7,367 (2024 estimate)
- State: Arkansas
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 005025 (how to use it)