Tornado History
White Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on White, Arkansas. The records below identify 83 tornadoes from 1952 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $20.0M, with 60 deaths and 440 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for White, Arkansas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.1 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 20 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in White, Arkansas with 50 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 12 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (25 events)
Longest tornado: 28 miles in White, Arkansas
Widest tornado: 2,100.0 yards in White, Arkansas
Most tornadoes in one day: 11 on Jan 21, 1999
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In White, Arkansas, April is the most active month with 20 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 12 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 1982 with at least $5.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 1952 | F4 | White, Arkansas | 14.6 mi | 1760 yd | 50 | 325 | $2.5M |
| December 2, 1982 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 7 | $2.5M |
| December 2, 1982 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 14, 1959 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 11.8 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 3 | $250K |
| December 2, 1982 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 6 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| March 1, 1997 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 13 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 | $50K |
| January 28, 1956 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 1.9 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 21, 1999 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 8 mi | 1000 yd | 2 | 29 | N/A |
| January 21, 1999 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 10 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 2 | N/A |
| May 4, 2003 | F3 | White, Arkansas | 17.5 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 5 | N/A |
| May 6, 1960 | F2 | White, Arkansas | 14.6 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| April 7, 1980 | F2 | White, Arkansas | 4.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
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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.