Tornadoes in St. Francis County
The Storm Prediction Center records 25 tornadoes whose paths touched St. Francis County, Arkansas between 1958 and 2025. They killed 7 people and injured 150. The busiest month is January, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 6 June 1974. The most recent was on 5 April 2025.
- 25tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 150injuries
- 394per 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 St. Francis County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 48% |
| F1 / EF1 | 4 | 16% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 16% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
St. Francis County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for St. Francis County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Forrest City, Arkansas tornado6 June 1974, F3, 4 deaths, 112 injuries, 3.8 miles long
- Longest path: Cotton Plant, Arkansas tornado7 January 1978, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 39.6 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado5 April 2025, EF2, 1 injury, 12.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in St. Francis County
- Forrest City, Arkansas tornado6 June 1974, F3, 4 deaths, 112 injuries, 3.8 miles long
- Cotton Plant, Arkansas tornado7 January 1978, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 39.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.