Lonoke County, Arkansas tornadoes

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85confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 20, 2025, EF1. 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

Total851950 to 2025

Per year1.1average since 1950

Peak monthApril26 of 85

StrongestF4Mar 21, 1952

Deaths22whole paths, see note

Injuries253whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

April is the peak month, with 26 of 85 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

Unknown

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

All 85 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Apr 20, 2025	EF1	14.17 mi	500 yd	0	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	34.23 mi	800 yd	0	54
Jun 9, 2021	EF0	0.28 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2021	EFU	0.38 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jan 11, 2020	EF1	0.43 mi	130 yd	0	0
Mar 9, 2019	EF1	5.15 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 9, 2019	EF1	10.8 mi	300 yd	0	0
Mar 9, 2019	EF1	6.35 mi	150 yd	0	2
Apr 30, 2017	EF1	5.12 mi	400 yd	0	0
Oct 13, 2014	EF1	3.31 mi	150 yd	0	0
Oct 2, 2014	EF1	12.71 mi	300 yd	0	0
Oct 17, 2012	EF0	0.07 mi	8 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 2012	EF0	0.11 mi	15 yd	0	0
Jan 22, 2012	EF1	0.76 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 2011	EF1	8.31 mi	800 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 2011	EF1	21.94 mi	800 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 2011	EF2	6.98 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 2011	EF1	6.79 mi	200 yd	0	1
Feb 24, 2011	EF1	1.57 mi	235 yd	0	0
Feb 24, 2011	EF1	2.32 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 2010	EF2	34.68 mi	1,000 yd	0	0
Oct 29, 2009	EF0	3.02 mi	35 yd	0	0
Sep 13, 2008	EF1	0.65 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 10, 2008	EF1	2.69 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 2, 2008	EF1	1.68 mi	250 yd	0	0
May 2, 2008	EF1	2.55 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 2, 2008	EF2	40.72 mi	300 yd	1	3
Apr 3, 2008	EF1	13.19 mi	300 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 2008	EF2	9.45 mi	300 yd	0	0
Mar 9, 2006	F1	1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Sep 24, 2005	F1	1.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Sep 24, 2005	F2	7.2 mi	100 yd	0	5
Nov 1, 2004	F0	8.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 18, 2004	F2	19 mi	600 yd	0	0
Oct 18, 2004	F0	3.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 2004	F0	2.3 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 16, 2003	F0	8.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 4, 2003	F3	34.9 mi	500 yd	0	5
Dec 18, 2002	F0	5.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Dec 7, 2001	F0	7 mi	25 yd	0	0
Feb 24, 2001	F1	2.7 mi	100 yd	0	0
Feb 24, 2001	F1	9 mi	60 yd	0	3
Feb 24, 2001	F2	8 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 4, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Feb 13, 2000	F2	32.7 mi	100 yd	0	2
Apr 3, 1999	F1	6.5 mi	n/a	0	0
Jan 21, 1999	F1	2 mi	200 yd	0	1
Jan 21, 1999	F2	15 mi	400 yd	0	6
Jan 21, 1999	F1	16 mi	n/a	0	0
Jan 21, 1999	F1	16 mi	n/a	0	0
Jun 4, 1998	F1	3.5 mi	250 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1998	F1	5.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1998	F1	5 mi	250 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 1998	F0	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 1, 1997	F2	2.3 mi	100 yd	0	3
Mar 1, 1997	F1	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1994	F1	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 15, 1988	F2	49 mi	250 yd	5	60
Apr 23, 1985	F2	1.5 mi	400 yd	0	0
Dec 3, 1982	F1	9 mi	160 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1982	F2	1 mi	100 yd	0	2
Apr 7, 1980	F2	1.9 mi	700 yd	0	1
Apr 7, 1980	F1	0.1 mi	27 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1980	F2	37.5 mi	1,320 yd	0	15
Apr 23, 1979	F0	5.9 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 1979	F2	40.3 mi	250 yd	0	0
Jul 2, 1978	F1	0.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1978	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1978	F1	7 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1978	F2	53.8 mi	250 yd	0	7
Jan 7, 1978	F1	35 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 1976	F3	17.2 mi	100 yd	5	64
Apr 21, 1974	F1	4.7 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1973	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 1, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 1, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 6, 1967	F2	25.1 mi	100 yd	0	1
Jun 3, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 5, 1961	F1	2.3 mi	417 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1957	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 21, 1952	F4	7.6 mi	10 yd	2	6
Mar 21, 1952	F3	16.2 mi	10 yd	9	9
Feb 20, 1951	F2	112.8 mi	333 yd	0	3

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Jun 12, 2026	3 S Sisemore	Not 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.