Baxter County, Arkansas tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: March 14, 2025, EF3. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay7 of 23
StrongestF3May 15, 1968
Deaths11whole paths, see note
Injuries113whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 4Apr: 4May: 7Jun: 3Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 7 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 13 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 1: 0: 36 PM: 4: 3: 19 PM: 3: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 02000: 3: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
10
EF2
4
EF3
5

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, May 15, 1968

3 deaths, 25 injuries Strongest

F3, May 15, 1968

7.3 mile path Longest path

35.52 miles, EF3

March 14, 2025, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, EF3

May 26, 2024
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2025EF335.52 mi1,200 yd34
May 26, 2024EF25.3 mi400 yd00
May 26, 2024EF334.6 mi1,760 yd117
Mar 19, 2020EF12.16 mi600 yd00
Apr 13, 2018EF10.5 mi150 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF212.5 mi880 yd136
Nov 27, 2005F13.7 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F14.7 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2003F113 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2003F116 mi150 yd00
May 24, 2000F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 24, 2000F11 mi30 yd00
Jan 3, 2000F14.8 mi40 yd00
Jun 13, 1998F00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 1, 1997F15 mi200 yd00
Mar 5, 1996F00.7 mi25 yd00
Nov 18, 1985F334 mi440 yd316
May 28, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 7, 1973F22 mi100 yd00
Dec 14, 1971F323.6 mi880 yd010
Jun 24, 1968F217.6 mi100 yd02
May 15, 1968F37.3 mi200 yd325
Jun 17, 1964F114.6 mi150 yd03
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.