Izard County, Arkansas tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: March 14, 2025, EF4. 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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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 26
StrongestF4Apr 14, 1996
Deaths7whole paths, see note
Injuries50whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 2Feb: 1Mar: 6Apr: 5May: 3Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 4Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 6 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 2: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 23 PM: 0: 3: 36 PM: 2: 5: 39 PM: 1: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 02000: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
4
EF1
10
EF2
7
EF3
3
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, April 14, 1996

7 deaths, 35 injuries Strongest

F4, April 14, 1996

44 mile path Longest path

115.95 miles, EF4

March 14, 2025, whole path Widest

1,400 yards, EF4

March 14, 2025
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2025EF4115.95 mi1,400 yd05
Mar 6, 2022EF211.34 mi800 yd05
Apr 10, 2013EF21.24 mi100 yd00
Sep 2, 2008EF00.92 mi60 yd00
Sep 22, 2006F18 mi50 yd00
Sep 22, 2006F13.7 mi40 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F15.8 mi150 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F00.5 mi20 yd00
May 24, 2000F11.9 mi20 yd00
Jan 3, 2000F11.8 mi40 yd00
Jan 3, 2000F14.8 mi40 yd00
Apr 14, 1996F444 mi880 yd735
Mar 24, 1996F211 mi50 yd00
Mar 5, 1996F346.5 mi150 yd02
Sep 1, 1989F00.2 mi50 yd00
Nov 15, 1988F110 mi300 yd01
Jun 6, 1974F13.8 mi100 yd00
May 14, 1974F162 mi100 yd00
Jun 2, 1973F10.2 mi33 yd00
Apr 30, 1970F220.1 mi667 yd00
Apr 5, 1964F01.5 mi33 yd00
May 13, 1957F22 mi400 yd01
Feb 14, 1956F24.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 14, 1953F236.2 mi333 yd00
Dec 2, 1950F37.8 mi10 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 12, 2026.