Jackson County, Arkansas tornadoes

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60confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: March 14, 2025, EF4. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total601950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthMay15 of 60
StrongestF4May 15, 1968
Deaths48whole paths, see note
Injuries764whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 9Feb: 2Mar: 10Apr: 9May: 15Jun: 5Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 6JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 15 of 60 tornadoes.

By time of day

160 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 33 PM: 16: 4: 56 PM: 7: 3: 89 PM: 5: 3: 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

100 1950: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 11980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 102000: 0: 1: 0: 9: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 1: 12020: 1: 4: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
13
EF1
24
EF2
13
EF3
5
EF4
4
Unknown
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

F4, May 15, 1968

35 deaths, 364 injuries Strongest

F4, May 15, 1968

20.9 mile path Longest path

54.8 miles, F4

May 26, 1973, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, EF4

March 14, 2025
Every tornado

All 60 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2025EF418.5 mi1,760 yd02
Dec 10, 2021EF10.5 mi30 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF210.5 mi500 yd03
Dec 10, 2021EF10.5 mi80 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EFU6.68 mi150 yd00
Mar 28, 2020EF15.33 mi200 yd00
May 2, 2019EF00.16 mi50 yd00
Feb 24, 2018EF00.21 mi50 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF11.6 mi125 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF14.24 mi200 yd00
Jun 6, 2014EF12.03 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2014EF15.28 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2011EF15.49 mi500 yd00
Apr 30, 2010EF37.74 mi1,000 yd00
Apr 30, 2009EF00.55 mi24 yd00
May 16, 2003F116 mi100 yd00
May 16, 2003F25 mi150 yd00
May 16, 2003F14.5 mi100 yd00
May 16, 2003F117 mi100 yd00
May 16, 2003F15 mi100 yd00
May 10, 2003F10.6 mi30 yd00
May 4, 2003F11.8 mi30 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F02.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F06.7 mi50 yd00
Feb 24, 2001F211 mi200 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 27, 20265 E TuckermanNot 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.