Tornado History

Washington Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washington, Arkansas. The records below identify 53 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $32.2M, with 5 deaths and 74 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes53
Total Deaths5
Total Injuries74
Property Damage$32.2M
Avg Length5.9 mi
Avg Width378 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Washington, Arkansas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (2.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Washington, Arkansas with 4 deaths
2025 was the most active year with 8 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (18 events)
Longest tornado: 29.6 miles in Washington, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 2,200.0 yards in Washington, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 19, 2025

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Washington, Arkansas, May is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2025 was the most active year with 8 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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F1
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F3
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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 19 recorded events.

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.

$20.0M$2.0M$200K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2022 with at least $20.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 March 30, 20222022F3 June 11, 19701970EF3 December 31, 20102010F3 April 30, 19541954F3 April 30, 19541954F3 April 30, 19541954F3 May 4, 19991999EF2 May 19, 20252025EF2 March 23, 20162016F2 May 5, 19601960F2 March 26, 19761976F2 April 11, 19791979EF2 April 10, 20082008EF2 December 31, 20102010EF2 April 10, 2008EF2 May 7, 2024F2 November 19, 1970F2 November 15, 1955EF2 December 31, 2010F1 October 16, 1984EF1 April 20, 2025EF1 January 29, 2013EF1 October 30, 2024F1 May 2, 1979EF1 May 20, 2013EF1 October 15, 2021EF1 May 19, 2025EF1 April 14, 2026EF1 June 7, 2025EF1 May 7, 2024F1 January 10, 1975F1 October 16, 1984EF1 June 18, 2025EF1 May 18, 2019EF1 November 4, 2022F1 April 22, 2004EF1 May 13, 2010EF1 March 6, 2017EF1 November 4, 2024EF1 May 7, 2024EF1 May 19, 2025EF1 May 19, 2025EF1 May 19, 2025F0 April 17, 1995EF0 March 19, 2012EF0 May 20, 2011F0 May 17, 1999F0 April 20, 1976F0 April 20, 1976F0 June 8, 1995EF0 May 10, 2008EF0 May 26, 2019EF0 April 14, 2026© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
March 30, 2022EF3Washington, Arkansas5.2 mi350 yd07$20.0M
June 11, 1970F3Washington, Arkansas29.6 mi250 yd144$2.5M
December 31, 2010EF3Washington, Arkansas8.6 mi500 yd47$1.5M
April 30, 1954F3Washington, Arkansas19.2 mi440 yd01$250K
April 30, 1954F3Washington, Arkansas6.9 mi33 yd00$250K
April 30, 1954F3Washington, Arkansas5.4 mi33 yd00$250K
May 4, 1999F3Washington, Arkansas22 mi175 yd00$80K
May 19, 2025EF2Washington, Arkansas13.6 mi1100 yd00$1.0M
March 23, 2016EF2Washington, Arkansas5.8 mi800 yd02$300K
May 5, 1960F2Washington, Arkansas16.9 mi33 yd01$250K
March 26, 1976F2Washington, Arkansas2 mi77 yd00$250K
April 11, 1979F2Washington, Arkansas11.1 mi200 yd04$250K
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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.

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