Tornado History

Calhoun Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Calhoun, Arkansas. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.2M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes20
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$5.2M
Avg Length4.8 mi
Avg Width260 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Calhoun, Arkansas

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Calhoun, Arkansas with 0 deaths
2009 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 26.2 miles in Calhoun, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 1,250.0 yards in Calhoun, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 29, 2009

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Calhoun, Arkansas, December is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2009 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1979 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 8, 19791979EF2 October 29, 20092009F2 October 28, 19551955F2 May 10, 19681968EF1 October 29, 20092009F1 December 3, 19781978F1 September 15, 19961996EF1 December 27, 20152015EF1 December 27, 20152015EF1 January 22, 20122012EF1 October 29, 20092009F1 November 23, 19731973F1 December 9, 20032003F1 November 1, 20042004F1 December 3, 2005EF1 March 11, 2026EF0 May 1, 2010F0 December 18, 2002F0 December 18, 2002F0 April 29, 2004© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 8, 1979F3Calhoun, Arkansas26.2 mi880 yd01$2.5M
October 29, 2009EF2Calhoun, Arkansas0.92 mi1250 yd00$1.8M
October 28, 1955F2Calhoun, Arkansas0.5 mi7 yd00$2K
May 10, 1968F2Calhoun, Arkansas1 mi50 yd00$2K
October 29, 2009EF1Calhoun, Arkansas2.96 mi700 yd00$300K
December 3, 1978F1Calhoun, Arkansas8.4 mi100 yd00$250K
September 15, 1996F1Calhoun, Arkansas2 mi200 yd00$200K
December 27, 2015EF1Calhoun, Arkansas3.59 mi100 yd00$100K
December 27, 2015EF1Calhoun, Arkansas7.22 mi400 yd00$50K
January 22, 2012EF1Calhoun, Arkansas4.04 mi300 yd00$25K
October 29, 2009EF1Calhoun, Arkansas4.32 mi700 yd00$10K
November 23, 1973F1Calhoun, Arkansas0 mi33 yd00$2K
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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