Tornadoes in Chicot County
The Storm Prediction Center records 47 tornadoes whose paths touched Chicot County, Arkansas between 1953 and 2025. They killed 6 people and injured 89. The busiest month is April, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F2 on 17 February 1976. The most recent was on 20 May 2025.
- 47tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 89injuries
- 738per 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 Chicot County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 30% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Chicot 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 | 3 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8 |
| Feb | 6 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Chicot County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Wilmot, Arkansas tornado17 February 1976, F2, 3 deaths, 46 injuries, 29.5 miles long
- Longest path: Louisiana tornado22 March 1953, F2, 2 deaths, 22 injuries, 234.7 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado20 May 2025, EF1, 11.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Chicot County
- 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.