Tornado History
Monroe Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Monroe, Arkansas. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1965 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.1M, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Monroe, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Monroe, Arkansas with 0 deaths
2008 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 21.3 miles in Monroe, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Monroe, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 30, 2013
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Monroe, Arkansas, May 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: 2008 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 1994 with at least $5.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 1965 | F3 | Monroe, Arkansas | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 5 | $25K |
| January 21, 1999 | F3 | Monroe, Arkansas | 20 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 2, 1982 | F2 | Monroe, Arkansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 23, 1973 | F2 | Monroe, Arkansas | 15.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 17, 1978 | F2 | Monroe, Arkansas | 5.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 23, 1985 | F2 | Monroe, Arkansas | 2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 28, 2026 | EF2 | Monroe, Arkansas | 5.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 2, 1994 | F1 | Monroe, Arkansas | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| October 17, 2012 | EF1 | Monroe, Arkansas | 0.39 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| January 22, 2012 | EF1 | Monroe, Arkansas | 5.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| May 30, 2013 | EF1 | Monroe, Arkansas | 2.29 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| February 22, 1975 | F1 | Monroe, Arkansas | 21.3 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.