Poinsett County, Arkansas tornadoes

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48confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 5, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total481950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMarch11 of 48
StrongestF4Mar 15, 1984
Deaths12whole paths, see note
Injuries449whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 3Feb: 1Mar: 11Apr: 11May: 4Jun: 2Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 2Nov: 3Dec: 7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 11 of 48 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 0: 3: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 0: 1: 23 PM: 0: 7: 86 PM: 7: 5: 49 PM: 3: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 1: 1: 1: 12000: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 2: 4: 0: 0: 0: 619501960197019801990200020102020

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
20
EF1
13
EF2
7
EF3
6
EF4
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

Deadliest

F4, March 15, 1984

5 deaths, 12 injuries Strongest

F4, March 15, 1984

26 mile path Longest path

54.8 miles, F4

May 26, 1973, whole path Widest

1,500 yards, EF3

April 2, 2025
Every tornado

All 48 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 5, 2025EF12.6 mi150 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF06.55 mi75 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF324.18 mi1,500 yd08
Apr 2, 2025EF17.47 mi400 yd00
Mar 30, 2025EF04.75 mi150 yd00
Mar 14, 2025EF02.82 mi50 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF23.6 mi250 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF00.08 mi20 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF00.5 mi25 yd00
Dec 10, 2021EF02.97 mi50 yd00
Aug 27, 2020EF00.89 mi60 yd00
Apr 8, 2020EF29.33 mi75 yd02
Oct 21, 2019EF11.11 mi125 yd03
Oct 2, 2014EF00.7 mi33 yd00
May 1, 2010EF16.21 mi400 yd00
Jul 30, 2009EF04.53 mi150 yd00
Jan 8, 2008EF10.15 mi25 yd00
May 16, 2003F15 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2002F03 mi25 yd00
Mar 29, 2002F00.2 mi10 yd00
Feb 24, 2001F211 mi200 yd00
Jan 17, 1999F07.8 mi50 yd00
Apr 16, 1998F00.2 mi30 yd00
Mar 1, 1997F31 mi200 yd00
Jan 18, 1996F02 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.