Tornadoes in Union County
The Storm Prediction Center records 48 tornadoes whose paths touched Union County, Arkansas between 1950 and 2023. They killed 5 people and injured 34. The busiest month is April, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 3 December 1978. The most recent was on 18 June 2023.
- 48tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 34injuries
- 462per 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 Union County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 20 | 42% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Union 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 | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Union County
- Deadliest: Junction City, Arkansas tornado12 January 2005, F3, 2 deaths, 13 injuries, 24 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Heflin, Louisiana tornado3 December 1978, F3, 2 deaths, 4 injuries, 60 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado18 June 2023, EF2, 10.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Union County
- Heflin, Louisiana tornado3 December 1978, F3, 2 deaths, 4 injuries, 60 miles long
- Junction City, Arkansas tornado12 January 2005, F3, 2 deaths, 13 injuries, 24 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.