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Tornado History
Newton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Newton, Arkansas. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1961 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $990K, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Newton, Arkansas with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 28.02 miles in Newton, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Newton, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Nov 23, 2001
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Newton, Arkansas, March is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 2 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 2011 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 6, 2017 | EF2 | Newton, Arkansas | 25.95 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 1 | $200K |
| March 20, 1962 | F2 | Newton, Arkansas | 0.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| November 23, 2001 | F2 | Newton, Arkansas | 1.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 23, 2001 | F2 | Newton, Arkansas | 18.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 23, 2011 | EF1 | Newton, Arkansas | 28.02 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| February 16, 2023 | EF1 | Newton, Arkansas | 3.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| March 21, 1991 | F1 | Newton, Arkansas | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 7, 1994 | F1 | Newton, Arkansas | 3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| March 12, 1961 | F1 | Newton, Arkansas | 0 mi | 417 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 17, 2014 | EF0 | Newton, Arkansas | 2.32 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 1, 2009 | EF0 | Newton, Arkansas | 0.66 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| November 10, 1998 | F0 | Newton, Arkansas | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.