Tornado History
Cleburne Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cleburne, Arkansas. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $63.7M, with 4 deaths and 35 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Cleburne, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
November is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Cleburne, Arkansas with 2 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 23 miles in Cleburne, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Cleburne, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Nov 27, 2005
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cleburne, Arkansas, November 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.
Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $32.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 1984 | F4 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 23 mi | 440 yd | 2 | 10 | $25.0M |
| December 2, 1982 | F3 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 15, 1988 | F3 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 29, 1976 | F3 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 16.5 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 6 | $250K |
| November 15, 1955 | F3 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 14.3 mi | 133 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| December 2, 1982 | F3 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 11 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 15, 1955 | F3 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 2008 | EF2 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 21.79 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 12 | $32.0M |
| March 10, 2010 | EF2 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 3.43 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 3 | $250K |
| April 19, 1968 | F2 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 22, 1991 | F2 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 10 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| September 1, 2020 | EF2 | Cleburne, Arkansas | 5.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.