Searcy County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Searcy County, AR right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 996 alerts that included Searcy County, roughly 100 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (272 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 20, 2025. 17 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Searcy County alert history
Alert events that included Searcy County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 272 | 29 | September 12, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 77 | 6 | November 8, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 69 | 9 | July 15, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 69 | 9 | September 9, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 68 | 11 | August 26, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 59 | 7 | June 7, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 57 | 0 | December 1, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 54 | 3 | June 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 48 | 4 | November 14, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 44 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 36 | 0 | May 20, 2025 |
| Frost Advisory | 26 | 1 | November 8, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 20 | 0 | November 2, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 18 | 1 | January 31, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 15 | 0 | April 5, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 13 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 12 | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 11 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 10 | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 7 | 0 | March 25, 2023 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 5 | 0 | October 14, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 4 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 20, 2019 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
Tornado history in Searcy County
17 tornadoes have been recorded in Searcy County since 1950, injuring 5 people. That ranks 67 of 75 counties in Arkansas. The most recent was on February 16, 2023 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Searcy County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2017 | EF2 | Newton County | 36.6 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 1 |
| March 12, 1961 | F2 | Searcy County | 18.8 mi | 833 yd | 0 | 2 |
| February 16, 2023 | EF2 | Searcy County | 11 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 2 |
| May 7, 1961 | F2 | Searcy County | 10.8 mi | 333 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 1973 | F2 | Searcy County | 2.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2023 | EF1 | Searcy County | 1.4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 16, 2023 | EF2 | Searcy County | 11 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 2 |
| March 6, 2022 | EF1 | Searcy County | 2.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 6, 2017 | EF2 | Newton County | 36.6 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 1 |
| September 17, 2014 | EF0 | Newton County | 2.7 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Searcy County
- Population: 7,836 (2024 estimate)
- State: Arkansas
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 005129 (how to use it)