Cleburne County, Arkansas tornadoes

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30confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: September 1, 2020, EF2. 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

Total301950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthNovember7 of 30
StrongestF4Mar 15, 1984
Deaths11whole paths, see note
Injuries73whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 1Feb: 2Mar: 5Apr: 3May: 4Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 3Oct: 0Nov: 7Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

November is the peak month, with 7 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 2: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 7: 1: 36 PM: 6: 5: 09 PM: 2: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 5: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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
4
EF1
8
EF2
10
EF3
7
EF4
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

EF3, May 2, 2008

5 deaths, 24 injuries Strongest

F4, March 15, 1984

41 mile path Longest path

45.3 miles, EF3

May 2, 2008, whole path Widest

1,600 yards, EF3

May 2, 2008
Every tornado

All 30 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 1, 2020EF25.3 mi150 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF13.9 mi250 yd00
Mar 10, 2010EF23.43 mi300 yd13
May 2, 2008EF345.3 mi1,600 yd524
Nov 27, 2005F01.2 mi25 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F29.2 mi100 yd01
Nov 27, 2005F12.7 mi50 yd00
Sep 24, 2005F10.7 mi50 yd00
Sep 24, 2005F00.6 mi40 yd00
May 16, 2003F110 mi50 yd00
May 4, 2003F214.5 mi100 yd01
Dec 18, 2002F04 mi25 yd00
May 20, 2001F15.8 mi150 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F110 mi117 yd00
Aug 14, 1997F00.1 mi20 yd00
Mar 22, 1991F215 mi50 yd01
Nov 15, 1988F329 mi400 yd110
Mar 15, 1984F441 mi440 yd213
Dec 2, 1982F332 mi300 yd07
Dec 2, 1982F324 mi350 yd03
Dec 16, 1977F10.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 24, 1976F22 mi30 yd00
Mar 29, 1976F316.5 mi50 yd16
Feb 22, 1975F213.4 mi30 yd00
Apr 30, 1970F26.4 mi100 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 28, 20263 SE HopewellNot 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.