Kirby, Arkansas
17 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1906 and the latest in 1986. It stands in Antoine Township. It lies in ZIP code area 71921. It stands on Ponder Creek. The Survey maps it on the Lodi quadrangle. 721 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 663 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresKirby fell from 786 to 721 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 786 | |
| 2020 | 721 | -65 (-8%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
10 surveys from 17 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1906 USGS Caddo Gap quadrangle1:125000, 3 printings
- 1936 USGS Glenwood quadrangle1:48000
- 1942 USGS Glenwood quadrangle1:62500, 4 printings
- 1949 USGS Glenwood quadrangle1:62500
- 1955 USGS Little Rock quadrangle1:250000
- 1956 USGS Little Rock quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Little Rock quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Little Rock quadrangle1:250000
- 1979 USGS Lodi quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1986 USGS Arkadelphia quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
65 since 1997Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 65 fires within 5 miles of Kirby between 1997 and 2018, burning about 611 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 13 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 18 |
| Debris and open burning | 17 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 14 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 13 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 4 September 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 4 September 2000 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 30 September 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 29 September 2015 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 25 September 2015 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 22 September 2015 | Debris and open burning | 4.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 21 September 2005 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Kirby: 2 unknowns. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Barium-Barite, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Prospect | Barium-Barite | Unknown | ||
| Unknown Shale Pit | Clay | Unknown |
Storms near this place
44 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Kirby in 44 storm reports between 1993 and 2024: 17 hail, 15 thunderstorm wind, 6 tornado, 5 flash flood. The reports record 6 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2023 | Tornado (EF2) | Kirby | 5 hurt | This tornado started just north of Kirby, completely destroying|two chicken houses on the west side of Arkansas Highway 27. The tornado|moved north-northeast along highway 27, causing moderate roof|damage to a home, and snapping several large trees at their|trunks. The tornado continued to move north-northeast,|paralleling Ebenezer Road where it did the most significant|damage. Several tree lines along the road had snapped trunks. A|mobile home on Ebenezer Road, which had securing tie-down straps,|was completely lofted, rolled, and tossed approximately 100 feet|into a tree line, completely destroying it. There were|4 occupants, two only had minor injuries. Farther east on|Ebenezer road, the tornado damaged a few more mobile homes. The|first one was shifted off of it's supporting blocks, and some|roof and siding damage was observed. There were three minor|injuries noted among the occupants, and were transported to a|local hospital. In the neighboring lot to the east, a large oak|tree was uprooted onto a brand new mobile home, smashing the|structure in the middle, twisting the supporting frame, snapping|two of the tie-down straps, and effectively destroying the unit.|There were no occupants at the time of the tornado. The tornado|continued moving northeast of Ebenezer road, snapping several|trees and power poles along the road. Damage was observed along|Mason Road, with numerous large trees uprooted and snapped. A few|large trees were blown onto a home on Mason Road, but only minor|damage was observed on the home. The tornado dissipated shortly|thereafter. This tornado was rated an EF2 with estimated peak winds|of 135 mph. |
| November 2005 | Tornado (F1) | Kirby | 1 hurt | A weak tornado was spawned in northeastern Pike County roughly 3 miles south-southwest of Kirby and tracked quickly to the northeast. The tornado removed the roof of a barn, and damaged or destroyed several chicken houses. A roof was also partially removed from a mobile home. Numerous trees were downed, especially near Glenwood around a country club. The tornado continued into southeastern Montgomery County. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | $6,000,000 | The emergency manager reported 20 or 30 homes in and around Kirby damaged or destroyed. Several chicken houses were also destroyed and numerous trees were blown down. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | $50,000 | Trees were blown down. One of the trees fell on a church, causing substantial roof damage. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | $20,000 | A tree branch fell through the roof of a home. |
| July 2009 | Flash Flood | Kirby | $20,000 | A house was flooded in Kirby. Also, minor street flooding occurred in the city. |
| May 2013 | Tornado (EF1) | Kirby | $10,000 | An EF1 tornado blew down timber and deer stands. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | $10,000 | Trees and power lines were down around Kirby. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | $5,000 | Trees were blown down and some were on houses. |
| May 2009 | Flash Flood | Kirby | $5,000 | Water covered U.S. Highway 70 west of Kirby. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | On Ebenezer Road near Kirby several trees and powerlines were blown down. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout Pike County in the immediate proximity of the town of Kirby. |
| November 2022 | Tornado (EF2) | Kirby | - | The tornado began at the base of Kirby Mountain just to the east of Highway 27 and south of Mitchell Road. Along the path of the tornado, a barn was completely destroyed. A metal outbuilding had minor roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado ended along and just north of Highway 84 east of Kirby. |
| November 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | Trees and powerlines were blown down in Kirby. |
| February 2018 | Flash Flood | Kirby | - | Palestine Rd. in Kirby was closed due to high water. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | Several trees were blown down. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Kirby | - | Hwy 70 was closed near Kirby due to flooding. |
| April 2011 | Funnel Cloud | Kirby | - | A funnel cloud was reported just north of Kirby. |
| March 2006 | Tornado (F1) | Kirby | - | The storm that produced a weak tornado to the northwest of Nathan in western Pike County spawned yet another weak tornado near Kirby. This new tornado damaged a barn at the Kirby School, as well as a backstop at the ball field. Before the tornado arrived, teachers at the school instructed students to go into the hallway and crouch down. No injuries occurred at the school. The tornado then tracked quickly toward Glenwood. Along the way, the tornado damaged barns, ripped roof shingles from homes, knocked down power lines and power poles and downed trees. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs. |
| May 2001 | Flash Flood | Kirby | - | Up to 6 inches of rain resulted in flash flooding along Highway 27 about 5 miles south of Kirby. The water was as high as 4 feet over the highway, with the highway closed temporarily. Many county roads and culverts were washed out or damaged due to high water. On Lake Greeson, the water forced the closure of several campgrounds. Rising water on the upper reaches of the Little Missouri River blocked roads, with several campers stranded. |
| September 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | Thunderstorm winds gusting up to 70 mph blew down numerous trees at Kirby. |
| April 2012 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| April 2009 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| August 2008 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| November 2007 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| May 2001 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| October 2001 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| July 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| March 1999 | Tornado (F2) | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| May 1999 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| March 1999 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| March 1998 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| July 1998 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| July 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| May 1997 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| May 1994 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| June 1994 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| August 1993 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
| October 1993 | Hail | Kirby | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap (historical) | 3.1 miles | 17 | |
| Zebulon (historical) | 4.1 miles | 17 | |
| Salem | 4.4 miles | 16 | |
| Cooper (historical) | 4.6 miles | 17 | |
| Lissie (historical) | 4.9 miles | 12 | |
| Daisy | 5.4 miles | 14 | |
| Caney Valley | 5.4 miles | 16 | |
| Lodi | 5.5 miles | 17 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Kirby | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q6414885 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 77411. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.









