Tornadoes in Howard County
The Storm Prediction Center records 38 tornadoes whose paths touched Howard County, Arkansas between 1952 and 2022. They killed 12 people and injured 109. The busiest month is April, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 21 March 1952. The most recent was on 4 November 2022.
- 38tornadoes
- 12deaths
- 109injuries
- 647per 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 Howard County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 26% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 29% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Howard County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Howard County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Dierks, Arkansas tornado21 March 1952, F4, 7 deaths, 9 injuries, 13 miles long
- Longest path: Horatio, Arkansas tornado2 April 1982, F4, 3 deaths, 23 injuries, 45 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado4 November 2022, EF2, 8.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Howard County
- Dierks, Arkansas tornado21 March 1952, F4, 7 deaths, 9 injuries, 13 miles long
- Horatio, Arkansas tornado2 April 1982, F4, 3 deaths, 23 injuries, 45 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.