Chicot County, Arkansas tornadoes

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43 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: May 20, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total431950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthApril10 of 43

StrongestF3Mar 20, 1976

Deaths4whole paths, see note

Injuries88whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

April is the peak month, with 10 of 43 tornadoes.

By time of day

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 43 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 20, 2025	EF1	11.55 mi	700 yd	0	0
Jan 2, 2023	EF0	3.81 mi	250 yd	0	0
Jan 2, 2023	EF2	42.77 mi	1,300 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 2021	EF0	2.63 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 2021	EF1	9.21 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jan 11, 2020	EF1	0.17 mi	15 yd	0	0
Jan 11, 2020	EF2	17.66 mi	850 yd	0	1
Jan 11, 2020	EF2	20.51 mi	1,000 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2018	EF2	8.88 mi	700 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2016	EF1	3.61 mi	150 yd	0	1
Mar 30, 2016	EF1	1.44 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 2016	EF1	8.96 mi	300 yd	0	1
Dec 21, 2013	EF2	40.79 mi	440 yd	0	2
Apr 18, 2013	EF0	0.45 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 3, 2008	EF0	0.85 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 2, 2008	EF2	10.52 mi	400 yd	0	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF0	1.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 24, 2005	F1	2 mi	75 yd	0	0
Sep 24, 2005	F1	1 mi	75 yd	0	0
Sep 24, 2005	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 2003	F0	2.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 2003	F0	3 mi	75 yd	0	0
Nov 24, 2001	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 28, 2001	F0	14 mi	100 yd	0	0
Feb 24, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jan 22, 1999	F0	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jan 21, 1999	F1	27 mi	200 yd	0	0
Feb 10, 1998	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 11, 1995	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	2
Apr 20, 1995	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 8, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 14, 1990	F1	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 17, 1980	F2	15.5 mi	77 yd	0	0
Dec 23, 1979	F1	0.2 mi	37 yd	0	0
Oct 22, 1979	F1	1.5 mi	77 yd	1	2
Apr 8, 1979	F1	5.9 mi	300 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 1977	F1	1.3 mi	100 yd	0	1
Mar 20, 1976	F3	4.6 mi	50 yd	0	32
Feb 17, 1976	F1	10.5 mi	60 yd	0	0
Feb 17, 1976	F2	29.5 mi	200 yd	3	46
Apr 15, 1972	F2	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 1956	F2	1 mi	20 yd	0	0

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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.