Lawrence County, Arkansas tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: March 14, 2025, EF3. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 24
StrongestEF3Mar 14, 2025
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries18whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 6 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 3: 6: 46 PM: 3: 2: 19 PM: 1: 1: 012 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 1: 52000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 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
8
EF1
3
EF2
8
EF3
5

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

EF3, March 14, 2025

3 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

EF3, March 14, 2025

80.97 mile path Longest path

80.97 miles, EF3

March 14, 2025, whole path Widest

880 yards, F3

November 15, 1955
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2025EF380.97 mi700 yd30
Mar 7, 2017EF00.35 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F19.5 mi100 yd00
Oct 18, 2004F023 mi100 yd00
May 9, 2000F01 mi10 yd00
Apr 5, 1999F27 min/a01
Jan 21, 1999F07 min/a01
Jan 21, 1999F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F331 min/a00
Jan 21, 1999F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 9, 1998F114 mi50 yd00
May 26, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 1, 1997F35 mi200 yd02
Mar 5, 1996F346.5 mi150 yd02
Jan 18, 1996F00.5 mi25 yd00
Jul 5, 1985F00.3 mi10 yd00
Apr 11, 1979F22 mi200 yd00
Sep 14, 1977F22 mi50 yd13
Mar 29, 1976F220.1 mi200 yd00
Mar 29, 1976F11 mi100 yd00
Apr 30, 1975F20.5 mi20 yd00
Nov 15, 1955F33.8 mi880 yd09
Apr 30, 1954F238.8 mi100 yd00
Jun 4, 1952F20.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 15, 2026MinturnNot 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.