1921 – Nov 17, Tornadoes, Polk/Clark/Hot Springs,/Garland counties, AR                  —     11

Compiled by Wayne Blanchard; last edit 5-7-2025 for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/

–11  AP. “11 Are Killed in State Area Hit by Storm.” Log Cabin Democrat, Conway, AR, 11-18-1921, 1

–11  Grazulis.  Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991. 1993, pp. 240 and 776.

            –8  17:00  F4  2inj      100y  3m  Wickes, Polk [county] People in one destroyed home.

            –3  20:30  F3  37inj    200y  35m  Clark, Hot Springs, Garland counties.

                        –1  DeGray area sawmill community

                        –2  Lonsdale, 2M west of.

Narrative Information

Nov 18, AP: “(By the Associated Press)

“Mena, Nov. 18. – Eight members of the family of R. E. Weems at Wicks, on the Kansas City Southern, about 25 miles south of here were killed last night when their home collapsed during the storm, according to reports received here today. News of the deaths came here when call was received for eight coffins. Detail and names were lacking and could not be obtained on account of the demoralized wire service.

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(By the Associated Press)

“Hot Springs, Hov. 18. – Two are reported dead in the tornado which last night struck rural sections 20 miles east of Hot Springs. The ‘twister’ struck rural sections 20 miles east of Hot Springs. The ‘twister’ struck Magnet Cove and Londale. Several children were injured.

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“Lumber Camp Yields 1 Victim to Storm (By the Associated Press)

“Arkadelphia, Nov. 18. – One was killed and several injured in a storm which struck a lumber camp 12 miles west of here last night. No damage was done outside the camp, except for uprooted trees. Fatalities in the course of the storm were few, as its course was over a sparsely settled section.” (Associated Press. “11 Are Killed In State Area Hit By Storm.” Log Cabin Democrat, Conway, AR, 11-18-1921, p. 1.)

Sources

Associated Press. “11 Are Killed In State Area Hit By Storm.” Log Cabin Democrat, Conway, AR, 11-18-1921, p. 1. Accessed 5-7-2025 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/conway-log-cabin-democrat-nov-18-1921-p-1/

Grazulis, Thomas P. Significant Tornadoes 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, VE: Environmental Films, 1993, 1,326 pages.