Tornado History
Sharp Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sharp, Arkansas. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1956 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $57.4M, with 0 deaths and 27 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sharp, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Sharp, Arkansas with 0 deaths
2006 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Sharp, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Sharp, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 26, 1983
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sharp, 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: 2006 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 2008 with at least $30.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 1982 | F4 | Sharp, Arkansas | 5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF3 | Sharp, Arkansas | 14.76 mi | 580 yd | 0 | 15 | $30.0M |
| December 2, 1982 | F3 | Sharp, Arkansas | 9 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 3 | $25.0M |
| March 5, 1996 | F3 | Sharp, Arkansas | 20 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| February 14, 1956 | F2 | Sharp, Arkansas | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| April 5, 1999 | F2 | Sharp, Arkansas | 6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| November 5, 2005 | F2 | Sharp, Arkansas | 4.8 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 3 | N/A |
| September 22, 2006 | F2 | Sharp, Arkansas | 7.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 27, 1994 | F1 | Sharp, Arkansas | 6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $500K |
| March 19, 2020 | EF1 | Sharp, Arkansas | 5.67 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| April 10, 2008 | EF1 | Sharp, Arkansas | 1.02 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| March 1, 1997 | F1 | Sharp, Arkansas | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K |
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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.