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Tornado History

Chicot Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Chicot, Arkansas. The records below identify 43 tornadoes from 1956 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.1M, with 1 deaths and 46 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes43
Total Deaths1
Total Injuries46
Property Damage$9.1M
Avg Length4.4 mi
Avg Width204 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Chicot, Arkansas

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

Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Chicot, Arkansas with 1 deaths
1976 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Chicot, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 1,300.0 yards in Chicot, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jan 11, 2020

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Chicot, Arkansas, April is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

4320

Summary: 1976 was the most active year with 4 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 13 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.

$2.8M$276K$28K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2016 with at least $2.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 March 20, 19761976EF2 May 2, 20082008F2 February 17, 19761976F2 October 17, 19801980EF2 January 2, 20232023F2 April 3, 19561956F2 February 17, 19761976EF1 March 13, 20162016EF1 January 11, 20202020F1 November 24, 20012001F1 September 24, 20052005F1 April 8, 19791979F1 March 14, 19901990EF1 January 11, 20202020EF1 April 7, 2021F1 September 24, 2005EF1 March 30, 2016EF1 March 30, 2016EF1 January 11, 2020EF1 December 21, 2013EF1 December 21, 2013EF1 April 14, 2018F1 February 10, 1998F1 January 21, 1999F1 September 24, 2005F1 November 11, 1995F1 March 28, 1977F1 October 22, 1979F1 December 23, 1979EF1 January 11, 2020F1 February 17, 1976EF1 May 20, 2025F0 April 24, 2003F0 April 24, 2003EF0 April 7, 2021EF0 January 2, 2023F0 November 23, 2004F0 February 24, 2001F0 May 28, 2001F0 September 8, 1990EF0 September 3, 2008EF0 February 5, 2008EF0 April 18, 2013© 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
March 20, 1976F3Chicot, Arkansas2.3 mi27 yd00$250
May 2, 2008EF2Chicot, Arkansas10.52 mi400 yd00$1.5M
February 17, 1976F2Chicot, Arkansas11.9 mi200 yd036$250K
October 17, 1980F2Chicot, Arkansas15.5 mi77 yd00$250K
January 2, 2023EF2Chicot, Arkansas14.19 mi1300 yd00$200K
April 3, 1956F2Chicot, Arkansas1 mi20 yd00$25K
February 17, 1976F2Chicot, Arkansas10 mi200 yd00$250
March 13, 2016EF1Chicot, Arkansas6.36 mi300 yd01$2.5M
January 11, 2020EF1Chicot, Arkansas8.26 mi550 yd01$1.0M
November 24, 2001F1Chicot, Arkansas1 mi100 yd00$500K
September 24, 2005F1Chicot, Arkansas1 mi100 yd00$300K
April 8, 1979F1Chicot, Arkansas5.9 mi300 yd00$250K

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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.