Drew County, Arkansas tornadoes

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21confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: March 27, 2021, EF2. 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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The record

At a glance

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthFebruary6 of 21
StrongestF3May 23, 1957
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries40whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 3Feb: 6Mar: 2Apr: 3May: 2Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

February is the peak month, with 6 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 3: 2: 26 PM: 1: 1: 19 PM: 1: 0: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 4: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 1: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
7
EF2
7
EF3
2

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

F2, October 17, 1980

1 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

F3, May 23, 1957

5.2 mile path Longest path

29.1 miles, EF3

February 24, 2007, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF3

February 24, 2007
Every tornado

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 27, 2021EF21.6 mi400 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF00.81 mi150 yd00
Apr 30, 2017EF01.13 mi75 yd00
Dec 27, 2015EF15.74 mi150 yd00
Jan 29, 2013EF03.57 mi50 yd00
May 6, 2009EF12.11 mi100 yd00
Feb 24, 2007EF10.9 mi50 yd00
Feb 24, 2007EF214.81 mi200 yd00
Feb 24, 2007EF329.1 mi880 yd028
Feb 24, 2007EF221.65 mi440 yd06
Dec 3, 2005F02.7 mi30 yd00
Sep 24, 2005F14.8 mi40 yd00
Dec 18, 2002F01 mi30 yd00
Feb 24, 2001F15.5 mi100 yd01
Oct 17, 1980F21.5 mi77 yd12
Jan 28, 1974F113.3 mi100 yd02
Apr 24, 1973F20.1 mi10 yd01
Mar 10, 1973F211.5 mi67 yd00
Feb 21, 1971F217.1 mi300 yd00
Apr 20, 1958F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 23, 1957F35.2 mi27 yd00
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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.