Montgomery County, Arkansas tornadoes

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16confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1960). Most recent: April 13, 2018, EF0. 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

Total161950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 16
StrongestF2Oct 26, 1995
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries7whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 6 of 16 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 33 PM: 2: 3: 16 PM: 1: 3: 09 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 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: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
9
EF2
4

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

F2, October 26, 1995

12.5 mile path Longest path

12.5 miles, F2

October 26, 1995, whole path Widest

833 yards, F1

March 9, 1964
Every tornado

All 16 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 13, 2018EF00.65 mi100 yd00
Mar 13, 2016EF11.7 mi180 yd00
May 30, 2013EF13.22 mi200 yd00
May 30, 2013EF29 mi300 yd05
May 30, 2013EF23.37 mi400 yd02
Apr 25, 2011EF111.6 mi800 yd00
Apr 25, 2011EF15.82 mi50 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F14.5 mi40 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F13.2 mi40 yd00
Apr 9, 2004F02.4 mi25 yd00
May 1, 2003F211 mi200 yd00
Oct 26, 1995F212.5 mi800 yd00
Apr 3, 1989F00.2 mi50 yd00
Sep 17, 1970F10.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 9, 1964F12.5 mi833 yd00
Apr 14, 1960F17.9 mi600 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.