Pike County, Arkansas tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: March 2, 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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 24
StrongestF3Mar 5, 1999
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries19whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 6Apr: 8May: 5Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 2: 3: 36 PM: 2: 4: 39 PM: 0: 1: 012 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: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 0: 1: 22010: 0: 3: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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
4
EF1
11
EF2
7
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, March 5, 1999

13 mile path Longest path

37.18 miles, EF3

April 9, 2009, whole path Widest

850 yards, EF3

April 9, 2009
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 2, 2023EF21.8 mi300 yd05
Nov 4, 2022EF21.7 mi75 yd00
May 30, 2013EF29 mi300 yd05
May 30, 2013EF11.48 mi300 yd00
Apr 25, 2011EF14.15 mi250 yd00
Apr 25, 2011EF14.25 mi300 yd00
Apr 25, 2011EF111.6 mi800 yd00
Apr 9, 2009EF12.97 mi350 yd00
Apr 9, 2009EF337.18 mi850 yd07
May 2, 2008EF18.18 mi200 yd00
Mar 9, 2006F18 mi50 yd00
Mar 9, 2006F115.2 mi300 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F113.8 mi40 yd01
Apr 9, 2004F110.8 mi40 yd00
Apr 9, 2004F02.5 mi25 yd00
Mar 5, 1999F313 mi400 yd00
Mar 5, 1999F210 mi200 yd00
Mar 5, 1999F227.2 mi183 yd00
Jun 25, 1990F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 19, 1990F06 mi77 yd01
Apr 4, 1986F11.2 mi73 yd00
Dec 24, 1982F00.5 mi60 yd00
Jan 26, 1965F20.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1957F20.1 mi50 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.