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Tornado History

Arkansas Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Arkansas. The local dataset contains 2,453 tornado records from 1950 through 2025, with a strongest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage) and at least $3.3B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is October 18, 2025. Across these records, NOAA lists 385 deaths and 5,098 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2,453
Total Deaths385
Total Injuries5,098
Property Damage$3.3B
Avg Length5.2 mi
Avg Width229 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Arkansas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 32.3 tornadoes per year (44.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 578 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Arkansas with 50 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 134 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (575 events)
Longest tornado: 92.6 miles in Arkansas
Widest tornado: 3,200.0 yards in Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 72 on Jan 21, 1999

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Arkansas, April is the most active month with 578 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 134 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 516 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$369.7M$37.0M$3.7M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $369.7M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Pulaski
Lonoke
White
Benton
Faulkner
Jackson
Mississippi
Saline
Washington
Craighead
Arkansas
Ashley
Union
Poinsett
Chicot
Crawford
Sebastian
Garland
Independence
Conway

Summary: Pulaski County has the highest count in this state group with 99 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

EF4 April 27, 20142014EF4 February 5, 20082008F4 April 10, 19651965F4 March 28, 19751975F4 March 15, 19841984F4 March 15, 19841984F4 March 15, 19841984F4 March 15, 19841984F4 March 15, 19841984F4 March 15, 19841984F4 March 15, 19841984EF4 February 5, 20082008F4 April 14, 19961996F4 March 21, 19521952F4 March 21, 1952F4 May 15, 1968F4 April 19, 1968F4 April 2, 1982F4 April 2, 1982F4 April 2, 1982F4 April 14, 1996EF4 May 24, 2011F4 January 21, 1999F4 April 16, 1998F4 March 21, 1952F4 March 21, 1952F4 April 3, 1968F4 December 24, 1982F4 December 24, 1982F4 March 21, 1952F4 December 19, 1957F4 December 19, 1957F4 May 15, 1968F4 May 15, 1968F4 May 15, 1968F4 May 26, 1973F4 May 26, 1973F4 May 26, 1973F4 May 26, 1973EF3 March 28, 2020F3 April 21, 1996EF3 March 31, 2023EF3 April 9, 2009EF3 March 31, 2023EF3 May 10, 2008EF3 February 24, 2007EF3 February 5, 2008F3 June 6, 1974F3 March 29, 1976F3 April 8, 1979F3 December 2, 1982F3 December 2, 1982F3 December 2, 1982F3 December 23, 1982F3 April 3, 1984F3 April 3, 1984F3 November 18, 1985F3 November 18, 1985F3 December 14, 1987F3 April 2, 2006EF3 April 25, 2011EF3 March 30, 2022EF3 February 5, 2008EF3 May 24, 2011EF3 April 27, 2014EF3 February 5, 2008EF3 February 5, 2008EF3 May 2, 2008EF3 May 26, 2024F3 April 2, 2006F3 March 12, 2006F3 November 27, 2005EF3 April 30, 2010EF3 April 2, 2025EF3 April 9, 2009F3 January 12, 2005F3 May 6, 1960F3 May 6, 1960F3 May 7, 1961F3 May 7, 1961© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 27, 2014EF4Faulkner, Arkansas24.24 mi1320 yd12167$210.0M
February 5, 2008EF4Stone, Arkansas23.45 mi1320 yd17$29.0M
March 28, 1975F4Bradley, Arkansas5.4 mi250 yd751$25.0M
April 10, 1965F4Faulkner, Arkansas4.7 mi200 yd6200$25.0M
March 15, 1984F4Poinsett, Arkansas3 mi440 yd512$25.0M
March 15, 1984F4Cleburne, Arkansas23 mi440 yd210$25.0M
March 15, 1984F4Van Buren, Arkansas8 mi440 yd00$25.0M
March 15, 1984F4Independence, Arkansas5 mi440 yd03$25.0M
March 15, 1984F4Independence, Arkansas5 mi440 yd00$25.0M
March 15, 1984F4Jackson, Arkansas10 mi440 yd00$25.0M
March 15, 1984F4Poinsett, Arkansas3 mi440 yd00$25.0M
February 5, 2008EF4Van Buren, Arkansas26.03 mi1170 yd377$22.8M

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.