Tornado History
Searcy Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Searcy, Arkansas. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1958 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.4M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Searcy, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Searcy, Arkansas with 0 deaths
1961 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 25 miles in Searcy, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 833.0 yards in Searcy, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Feb 16, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Searcy, 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: 1961 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 1961 with at least $300K 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 3, 1958 | F2 | Searcy, Arkansas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 12, 1961 | F2 | Searcy, Arkansas | 18.8 mi | 833 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| May 7, 1973 | F2 | Searcy, Arkansas | 2.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 7, 2017 | EF2 | Searcy, Arkansas | 10.69 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| February 16, 2023 | EF2 | Searcy, Arkansas | 4.25 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 7, 1961 | F2 | Searcy, Arkansas | 10.8 mi | 333 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 8, 1961 | F2 | Searcy, Arkansas | 1.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 14, 1974 | F1 | Searcy, Arkansas | 25 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 6, 2022 | EF1 | Searcy, Arkansas | 0.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| April 7, 1980 | F1 | Searcy, Arkansas | 1.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 16, 2023 | EF1 | Searcy, Arkansas | 1.35 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| November 27, 2005 | F1 | Searcy, Arkansas | 2.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.