Grant County, Arkansas tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: April 30, 2022, EF0. 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

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril7 of 27
StrongestF3Apr 12, 1966
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries14whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 7 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 1: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 2: 3: 012 PM: 1: 1: 03 PM: 0: 2: 26 PM: 6: 2: 49 PM: 1: 0: 112 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: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 11980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32000: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 22010: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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
14
EF2
6
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

EF2, May 2, 2008

1 deaths, 3 injuries Strongest

F3, April 12, 1966

4.5 mile path Longest path

40.72 miles, EF2

May 2, 2008, whole path Widest

550 yards, EF2

April 30, 2010
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 30, 2022EF00.34 mi50 yd00
Dec 17, 2016EF10.48 mi100 yd00
May 30, 2013EF10.36 mi200 yd10
Dec 20, 2012EF10.64 mi200 yd01
Apr 30, 2010EF217.99 mi550 yd08
Apr 30, 2010EF12.78 mi75 yd00
Oct 29, 2009EF10.57 mi75 yd00
Oct 29, 2009EF11.57 mi200 yd00
May 2, 2008EF222.85 mi200 yd00
May 2, 2008EF240.72 mi300 yd13
Apr 10, 2008EF115.06 mi175 yd00
Nov 1, 2004F06 mi100 yd00
May 16, 2003F225.8 mi500 yd00
May 16, 2003F116 mi100 yd00
May 7, 2003F127.2 mi150 yd00
Mar 5, 1999F112 mi100 yd00
Jan 22, 1999F13 mi100 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F311 mi400 yd00
Feb 2, 1990F00.5 mi50 yd00
Dec 3, 1982F26 mi60 yd00
Apr 25, 1982F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 1, 1979F00.1 mi27 yd00
May 12, 1978F00.3 mi27 yd00
Jan 7, 1978F135 mi50 yd00
Apr 12, 1966F34.5 mi10 yd02
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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.