Howard County, Arkansas tornadoes

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34confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: November 4, 2022, 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

Total341950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril16 of 34
StrongestF4Mar 21, 1952
Deaths12whole paths, see note
Injuries58whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 4Apr: 16May: 6Jun: 1Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 16 of 34 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 29 AM: 1: 2: 012 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 2: 7: 26 PM: 4: 4: 19 PM: 2: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 11980: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 12000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 22010: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 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
10
EF1
10
EF2
10
EF3
2
EF4
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

F4, March 21, 1952

7 deaths, 9 injuries Strongest

F4, March 21, 1952

13 mile path Longest path

111.6 miles, F3

April 30, 1954, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F3

April 30, 1954
Every tornado

All 34 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 4, 2022EF28.14 mi200 yd00
Apr 13, 2018EF22.2 mi350 yd00
May 10, 2015EF26.7 mi400 yd28
Apr 24, 2011EF13.42 mi75 yd00
Apr 30, 2010EF00.81 mi75 yd00
Apr 30, 2010EF21.85 mi150 yd00
Apr 9, 2009EF22.73 mi250 yd01
Apr 9, 2009EF337.18 mi850 yd07
May 2, 2008EF14.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 3, 2008EF07.5 mi100 yd00
Mar 9, 2006F115.2 mi300 yd00
Apr 23, 2000F03.8 mi200 yd00
Mar 5, 1999F227.2 mi183 yd00
Oct 5, 1998F00.4 mi30 yd00
Oct 5, 1998F10.2 mi30 yd00
Nov 5, 1997F13.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 25, 1990F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 13, 1985F11 mi50 yd00
Apr 8, 1984F16 mi60 yd01
Dec 24, 1982F00.4 mi20 yd00
Apr 2, 1982F445 mi200 yd323
Apr 11, 1980F00.1 mi27 yd00
Apr 8, 1979F20.8 mi400 yd02
Jul 4, 1978F16.9 mi440 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.