Sharp County, Arkansas tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: March 14, 2025, EF3. 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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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.

The record

At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch8 of 24
StrongestF4Dec 24, 1982
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries35whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 8Apr: 4May: 2Jun: 0Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 4Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 1: 0: 66 PM: 2: 3: 39 PM: 2: 2: 012 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 12000: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 3: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
9
EF2
6
EF3
3
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

EF3, March 14, 2025

3 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F4, December 24, 1982

63 mile path Longest path

115.95 miles, EF4

March 14, 2025, whole path Widest

1,400 yards, EF4

March 14, 2025
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2025EF380.97 mi700 yd30
Mar 14, 2025EF4115.95 mi1,400 yd05
May 26, 2024EF112 mi600 yd00
Mar 6, 2022EF211.34 mi800 yd05
Mar 19, 2020EF15.67 mi400 yd00
Apr 10, 2008EF11.02 mi200 yd00
Sep 22, 2006F18 mi50 yd00
Sep 22, 2006F214 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2006F19.5 mi100 yd00
Nov 27, 2005F10.4 mi100 yd00
Nov 5, 2005F24.8 mi350 yd03
Nov 1, 2004F01.8 mi40 yd00
Jul 29, 2000F01 mi50 yd00
May 4, 2000F10.6 mi30 yd00
Apr 5, 1999F27 min/a01
Mar 1, 1997F11 mi40 yd00
Mar 5, 1996F346.5 mi150 yd02
Nov 27, 1994F16 mi100 yd03
Mar 26, 1983F00.3 mi10 yd00
Mar 26, 1983F00.3 mi10 yd00
Dec 24, 1982F463 mi440 yd011
Dec 2, 1982F39 mi250 yd03
Apr 30, 1970F220.1 mi667 yd00
Feb 14, 1956F20.5 mi200 yd02
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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.