Tornadoes in Jefferson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 40 tornadoes whose paths touched Jefferson County, Arkansas between 1954 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 24. The busiest month is January, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 14 May 1983. The most recent was on 14 March 2025.
- 40tornadoes
- 1death
- 24injuries
- 459per 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 Jefferson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Jefferson 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 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 6 |
Records for Jefferson County
- Deadliest: Arkansas tornado21 April 1955, F2, 1 death, 2 injuries, 0.5 miles long
- Strongest: Arkansas tornado14 May 1983, F3, 2 injuries, 5 miles long
- Longest path: Arkansas tornado7 January 1978, F1, 35 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado14 March 2025, EF1, 0.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.