Marion County, Arkansas tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: May 26, 2024, EF3. 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 monthMay5 of 23
StrongestEF3May 26, 2024
Deaths12whole paths, see note
Injuries111whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

May is the peak month, with 5 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 2: 33 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 1: 3: 36 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 3: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 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
4
EF1
9
EF2
4
EF3
6

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, May 26, 2024

4 deaths, 1 injuries Strongest

EF3, May 26, 2024

21.6 mile path Longest path

43.8 miles, F3

May 7, 1961, whole path Widest

2,000 yards, EF3

May 26, 2024
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 26, 2024EF334.6 mi1,760 yd117
May 26, 2024EF321.6 mi2,000 yd41
Feb 16, 2023EF210.97 mi250 yd02
Feb 7, 2019EF12.64 mi100 yd01
Mar 24, 2015EF00.6 mi30 yd00
Apr 30, 2010EF116 mi440 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF212.5 mi880 yd136
Sep 22, 2006F00.3 mi25 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F14.9 mi200 yd01
Apr 19, 2003F116 mi150 yd00
Nov 23, 2001F18 mi100 yd00
May 24, 2000F10.4 mi20 yd00
Jun 13, 1998F00.1 mi50 yd00
Sep 26, 1996F10.2 mi40 yd00
Apr 22, 1996F212 mi200 yd06
Nov 18, 1985F334 mi440 yd316
Mar 26, 1983F22 mi293 yd00
Aug 14, 1976F10.1 mi17 yd02
Dec 14, 1971F323.6 mi880 yd010
Jan 24, 1964F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 7, 1961F343.8 mi333 yd010
May 7, 1961F314.2 mi1,760 yd39
Mar 12, 1961F119.8 mi250 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.