Sebastian County, Arkansas tornadoes

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43 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 6, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

At a glance

Total431950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay14 of 43
StrongestF4Apr 19, 1968
Deaths16whole paths, see note
Injuries384whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

140 Jan: 2Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 9May: 14Jun: 3Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 3Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 14 of 43 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 2: 0: 19 AM: 0: 1: 412 PM: 3: 2: 03 PM: 3: 4: 46 PM: 5: 2: 39 PM: 3: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 1: 1: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 22000: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 42020: 1: 1: 3: 1: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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
12
EF1
23
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
1
Unknown
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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, April 19, 1968

14 deaths, 270 injuries Strongest

F4, April 19, 1968

2 mile path Longest path

28.8 miles, EF1

May 3, 2021, whole path Widest

2,200 yards, EF1

May 3, 2021

All 43 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 6, 2025EF01.2 mi250 yd00
May 19, 2025EF121.4 mi1,000 yd00
Jul 14, 2023EF13.4 mi550 yd00
Nov 4, 2022EFU2.5 mi150 yd00
Nov 4, 2022EF15.8 mi1,000 yd00
Apr 11, 2022EF11 mi140 yd00
May 3, 2021EF128.8 mi2,200 yd01
May 25, 2020EFU1.3 mi75 yd00
May 18, 2019EF17.3 mi1,000 yd00
May 18, 2019EF12.9 mi400 yd00
May 18, 2019EF13.5 mi600 yd00
May 18, 2019EF15.3 mi450 yd00
Apr 13, 2018EF15.6 mi400 yd00
Mar 27, 2018EF02 mi350 yd00
Jan 21, 2018EF15.2 mi350 yd00
Dec 19, 2012EF13 mi650 yd00
Apr 14, 2011EF10.5 mi150 yd00
May 16, 2010EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 16, 2003F00.2 mi25 yd00
May 20, 2001F01 mi100 yd00
Mar 26, 2000F02.5 mi100 yd00
Dec 3, 1999F10.2 min/a00
Jan 21, 1999F00.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 10, 1998F15 mi200 yd00
Jun 8, 1998F01 mi50 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 6, 20261 SE ExcelsiorNot 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 12, 2026.