Tornadoes in Columbia County
The Storm Prediction Center records 37 tornadoes whose paths touched Columbia County, Arkansas between 1952 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 20. The busiest month is April, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 19 December 1957. The most recent was on 8 July 2024.
- 37tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 20injuries
- 483per 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 Columbia County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 16% |
| F1 / EF1 | 21 | 57% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Columbia 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Columbia County
- Deadliest and Strongest: McNeil, Arkansas tornado19 December 1957, F4, 2 deaths, 9 injuries, 17.7 miles long
- Longest path: Arkansas tornado16 May 1990, F2, 26.5 miles long
- Most recent: Louisiana tornado8 July 2024, EF1, 6.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Columbia County
- McNeil, Arkansas tornado19 December 1957, F4, 2 deaths, 9 injuries, 17.7 miles long
- Buckner, Arkansas tornado4 March 1964, F3, 1 death, 9.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.