Tornado History
Lawrence Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lawrence, Arkansas. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1952 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.4M, with 1 deaths and 15 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lawrence, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Lawrence, Arkansas with 1 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 38.8 miles in Lawrence, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Lawrence, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jan 21, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lawrence, Arkansas, March is the most active month with 6 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 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 1997 with at least $500K 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 1, 1997 | F3 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $500K |
| November 15, 1955 | F3 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 3.8 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 9 | $250K |
| April 11, 1979 | F2 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 14, 1977 | F2 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 2 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 3 | $25K |
| April 30, 1954 | F2 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 38.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 29, 1976 | F2 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 5.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 30, 1975 | F2 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 4, 1952 | F2 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 5, 1996 | F1 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 11 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| March 29, 1976 | F1 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 15, 2026 | EF1 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 10.41 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 2, 2006 | F0 | Lawrence, Arkansas | 7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.