Little River County, Arkansas tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 9, 2021, EF1. 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

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 23
StrongestF3Apr 2, 1982
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries37whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 6 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 1: 2: 06 AM: 0: 1: 29 AM: 0: 2: 012 PM: 0: 3: 03 PM: 1: 4: 06 PM: 2: 1: 09 PM: 2: 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 22010: 0: 3: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 2: 1: 0: 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
8
EF1
7
EF2
4
EF3
3
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

F3, April 2, 1982

1 deaths, 4 injuries Strongest

F3, April 2, 1982

52 mile path Longest path

111.6 miles, F3

April 30, 1954, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F3

April 30, 1954
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 9, 2021EF12.42 mi150 yd00
May 16, 2020EF00.09 mi20 yd00
May 16, 2020EFU2.24 mi20 yd00
Jan 21, 2018EF16.32 mi295 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF00.09 mi50 yd00
Oct 13, 2014EF22.51 mi400 yd14
Nov 21, 2011EF02.7 mi75 yd00
Apr 25, 2011EF07.37 mi70 yd00
Apr 4, 2011EF14.84 mi150 yd00
May 14, 2009EF02.36 mi100 yd00
May 9, 2009EF02.34 mi75 yd00
Mar 3, 2008EF03 mi100 yd00
Apr 23, 2000F113 mi20 yd00
May 4, 1999F371.5 mi50 yd122
Feb 5, 1986F00.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 2, 1982F352 mi233 yd14
Oct 17, 1980F20.5 mi440 yd02
Jul 7, 1975F12 mi50 yd02
Nov 24, 1973F20.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 12, 1971F10.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 20, 1964F14.1 mi100 yd00
May 13, 1957F21 mi77 yd01
Apr 30, 1954F3111.6 mi1,760 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.