Tornadoes in Ashley County
The Storm Prediction Center records 44 tornadoes whose paths touched Ashley County, Arkansas between 1953 and 2024. They killed 6 people and injured 98. The busiest month is April, with 21 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 24 November 2001. The most recent was on 21 June 2024.
- 44tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 98injuries
- 475per 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 Ashley County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 20% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 39% |
| F2 / EF2 | 15 | 34% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Ashley County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 21 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Ashley County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Bastrop, Louisiana tornado24 November 2001, F3, 3 deaths, 11 injuries, 30 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado5 December 1953, F2, 11 injuries, 58.3 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado21 June 2024, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Ashley County
- Bastrop, Louisiana tornado24 November 2001, F3, 3 deaths, 11 injuries, 30 miles long
- Wilmot, Arkansas tornado17 February 1976, F2, 3 deaths, 46 injuries, 29.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.