Tornado History
Izard Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Izard, Arkansas. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1950 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $19.5M, with 4 deaths and 60 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Izard, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Izard, Arkansas with 2 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 28 miles in Izard, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Izard, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jan 3, 2000
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Izard, Arkansas, April is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 3 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 $11.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 1996 | F4 | Izard, Arkansas | 28 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 30 | $5.0M |
| February 5, 2008 | EF3 | Izard, Arkansas | 21.74 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 20 | $11.5M |
| March 5, 1996 | F3 | Izard, Arkansas | 15.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.0M |
| March 26, 1950 | F3 | Izard, Arkansas | 5.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| December 2, 1950 | F3 | Izard, Arkansas | 7.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| April 10, 2013 | EF2 | Izard, Arkansas | 1.24 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| March 6, 2022 | EF2 | Izard, Arkansas | 9.86 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 5 | $325K |
| April 30, 1970 | F2 | Izard, Arkansas | 20.1 mi | 667 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 24, 1996 | F2 | Izard, Arkansas | 11 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $180K |
| May 13, 1957 | F2 | Izard, Arkansas | 2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| February 14, 1956 | F2 | Izard, Arkansas | 4.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 14, 1974 | F1 | Izard, Arkansas | 14.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.