Tornadoes in Arkansas County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Arkansas County, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025. They killed 5 people and injured 77. The busiest month is May, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1968. The most recent was on 2 April 2025.
- 51tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 77injuries
- 514per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Arkansas County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 29% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 27% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 12% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Arkansas County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Arkansas County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Star City, Arkansas tornado3 April 1968, F4, 5 deaths, 16 injuries, 33.7 miles long
- Longest path: Arkansas tornado24 February 2001, F3, 42 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado2 April 2025, EF1, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Arkansas County
- Star City, Arkansas tornado3 April 1968, F4, 5 deaths, 16 injuries, 33.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.