Ashley County, Arkansas tornadoes

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44confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 21, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total441950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthApril21 of 44
StrongestF3Nov 24, 2001
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries98whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Ashley County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

210 Jan: 9Feb: 4Mar: 0Apr: 21May: 4Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 21 of 44 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 3: 43 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 312 PM: 1: 2: 13 PM: 2: 6: 16 PM: 5: 6: 39 PM: 3: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 31980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 2: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 12010: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 12020: 4: 0: 0: 2: 1: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
17
EF2
15
EF3
2
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, November 24, 2001

3 deaths, 11 injuries Strongest

F3, November 24, 2001

30 mile path Longest path

58.3 miles, F2

December 5, 1953, whole path Widest

2,000 yards, EF2

April 25, 2019
Every tornado

All 44 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 21, 2024EFU0.04 mi25 yd00
May 11, 2023EF10.45 mi140 yd00
Jan 2, 2023EF242.77 mi1,300 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF220.51 mi1,000 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF110.31 mi800 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF19.11 mi800 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF14.45 mi650 yd00
Apr 25, 2019EF215.99 mi2,000 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF28.88 mi700 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF14.05 mi300 yd00
Apr 14, 2018EF12.72 mi600 yd00
Jan 21, 2017EF00.67 mi50 yd00
Apr 18, 2013EF14.25 mi150 yd00
May 25, 2011EF26.25 mi352 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF112.03 mi440 yd01
Apr 9, 2009EF213.6 mi600 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF10.62 mi50 yd00
May 3, 2007EF15 mi400 yd00
Feb 24, 2007EF01 mi50 yd00
Sep 24, 2005F17 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F13 mi125 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F120 mi100 yd00
Dec 18, 2002F01 mi50 yd00
Nov 24, 2001F330 mi880 yd311
Feb 24, 2001F00.5 mi200 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 28, 20265 SSW Fountain HillNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.