Logan County, Arkansas tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: June 18, 2023, 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

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 29
StrongestEF4May 24, 2011
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries39whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 6 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 2: 1: 03 AM: 0: 2: 16 AM: 0: 2: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 1: 0: 03 PM: 1: 3: 26 PM: 2: 3: 29 PM: 1: 1: 312 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: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 22020: 1: 0: 2: 1: 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
5
EF1
11
EF2
10
EF3
2
EF4
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

EF4, May 24, 2011

4 deaths, 27 injuries Strongest

EF4, May 24, 2011

45.71 mile path Longest path

45.71 miles, EF4

May 24, 2011, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, EF4

May 24, 2011
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 18, 2023EF25.4 mi700 yd00
Nov 4, 2022EF13.1 mi1,100 yd00
Apr 11, 2022EF13.38 mi100 yd00
Jan 10, 2020EF213.6 mi250 yd00
Jun 23, 2019EF00.07 mi25 yd00
Jun 23, 2019EF00.06 mi25 yd00
Nov 30, 2018EF04.29 mi100 yd00
Oct 13, 2012EF10.23 mi45 yd00
May 24, 2011EF445.71 mi2,200 yd427
Oct 29, 2009EF18.12 mi350 yd00
Apr 21, 2004F112.5 mi50 yd00
May 16, 2003F03.8 mi25 yd00
Nov 23, 2001F18 mi150 yd00
Feb 20, 1997F15 mi100 yd13
Dec 23, 1982F20.6 mi80 yd00
Dec 23, 1982F20.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 7, 1980F220.9 mi200 yd01
Feb 23, 1977F12 mi150 yd01
Apr 20, 1973F21.5 mi500 yd02
Apr 20, 1973F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1968F14.7 mi833 yd00
Mar 25, 1967F21 mi10 yd05
Jul 9, 1964F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 2, 1961F21.5 mi100 yd00
Mar 31, 1959F32 mi300 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.