Monroe County, Arkansas tornadoes

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21confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1965). Most recent: May 30, 2013, EF1. 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

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay5 of 21
StrongestF3Feb 9, 1965
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries16whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

May is the peak month, with 5 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 23 PM: 2: 2: 26 PM: 2: 3: 09 PM: 2: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. 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: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 2: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
10
EF2
3
EF3
2

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

Strongest

F3, February 9, 1965

2 mile path Longest path

30.1 miles, F1

February 22, 1975, whole path Widest

700 yards, EF1

May 10, 2008
Every tornado

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 30, 2013EF13.31 mi200 yd01
May 30, 2013EF10.36 mi100 yd00
Oct 17, 2012EF10.39 mi350 yd00
Jan 22, 2012EF18.43 mi250 yd00
May 10, 2008EF14.41 mi700 yd00
May 2, 2008EF00.35 mi50 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF07.96 mi75 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F316 mi200 yd09
Nov 10, 1998F04.6 mi100 yd00
Jul 2, 1994F15 mi100 yd00
Apr 23, 1985F210 mi300 yd00
Apr 2, 1982F20.1 mi10 yd00
Dec 3, 1978F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 25, 1977F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 8, 1977F00.1 mi17 yd00
Feb 17, 1976F10.3 mi100 yd00
Feb 22, 1975F130.1 mi60 yd00
Nov 23, 1973F222 mi200 yd01
Aug 6, 1970F12.5 mi133 yd00
Nov 10, 1966F110.3 mi20 yd00
Feb 9, 1965F32 mi200 yd05
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 28, 2026KeevilNot 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.