Tornadoes in Desha County
The Storm Prediction Center records 29 tornadoes whose paths touched Desha County, Arkansas between 1953 and 2023. They killed 5 people and injured 63. The busiest month is February, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1968. The most recent was on 2 January 2023.
- 29tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 63injuries
- 391per 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 Desha County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 24% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 34% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Desha County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Desha County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Star City, Arkansas tornado3 April 1968, F4, 5 deaths, 16 injuries, 33.7 miles long
- Longest path and Most recent: Arkansas tornado2 January 2023, EF2, 42.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Desha 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.