Tornado History
Jackson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jackson, Arkansas. The records below identify 61 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $67.8M, with 5 deaths and 105 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jackson, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 15 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Jackson, Arkansas with 2 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 30 miles in Jackson, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 1,056.0 yards in Jackson, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on Jan 17, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jackson, Arkansas, May is the most active month with 15 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 11 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 1997 with at least $35.0M 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 | Jackson, Arkansas | 10 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| May 15, 1968 | F4 | Jackson, Arkansas | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 11 | $25K |
| May 26, 1973 | F4 | Jackson, Arkansas | 17.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 7 | $25K |
| December 24, 1982 | F3 | Jackson, Arkansas | 3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 30, 2010 | EF3 | Jackson, Arkansas | 7.74 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 2, 1950 | F3 | Jackson, Arkansas | 2.5 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 8 | $2K |
| March 21, 1952 | F3 | Jackson, Arkansas | 9.6 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 6 | $2K |
| January 21, 1999 | F3 | Jackson, Arkansas | 15 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 1, 1997 | F2 | Jackson, Arkansas | 23 mi | 880 yd | 1 | 30 | $25.0M |
| March 1, 1997 | F2 | Jackson, Arkansas | 8.5 mi | 1056 yd | 2 | 30 | $10.0M |
| May 6, 1984 | F2 | Jackson, Arkansas | 1 mi | 433 yd | 0 | 8 | $2.5M |
| May 26, 1955 | F2 | Jackson, Arkansas | 3 mi | 33 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.