Tornadoes in Johnson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 41 tornadoes whose paths touched Johnson County, Arkansas between 1953 and 2024. They killed 7 people and injured 170. The busiest month is November, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 24 May 2011. The most recent was on 4 November 2024.
- 41tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 170injuries
- 620per 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 Johnson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 22% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 27% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 15% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Johnson 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 | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 9 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Johnson County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Branch, Arkansas tornado24 May 2011, EF4, 4 deaths, 27 injuries, 45.7 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado4 November 2024, Unknown rating, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Johnson County
- Branch, Arkansas tornado24 May 2011, EF4, 4 deaths, 27 injuries, 45.7 miles long
- Morrison Bluff, Arkansas tornado24 May 2011, EF3, 1 death, 4 injuries, 29 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.