St. Francis County, Arkansas tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: April 5, 2025, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary5 of 25
StrongestF3Jun 6, 1974
Deaths7whole paths, see note
Injuries150whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 5Feb: 4Mar: 0Apr: 4May: 4Jun: 1Jul: 2Aug: 2Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January is the peak month, with 5 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 1: 03 PM: 4: 3: 76 PM: 3: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 2: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 32000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 1: 0: 0: 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
4
EF2
5
EF3
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

Deadliest

F3, June 6, 1974

4 deaths, 112 injuries Strongest

F3, June 6, 1974

3.8 mile path Longest path

39.6 miles, F3

January 7, 1978, whole path Widest

500 yards, F1

July 29, 1992
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 5, 2025EF212.74 mi350 yd01
Apr 2, 2025EF03.06 mi75 yd00
May 9, 2021EF00.62 mi60 yd00
Aug 27, 2020EF02.15 mi60 yd00
Dec 21, 2013EF215.57 mi300 yd13
May 30, 2013EF13.31 mi200 yd01
May 25, 2011EF01.05 mi100 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Feb 18, 2000F01 mi20 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F316 mi200 yd09
Jan 18, 1996F11 mi50 yd00
Jul 29, 1992F10.3 mi500 yd00
May 21, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 2, 1982F21.6 mi60 yd113
Jan 7, 1978F339.6 mi150 yd19
Sep 14, 1977F00.1 mi27 yd00
Feb 22, 1975F130.1 mi60 yd00
Jun 6, 1974F33.8 mi150 yd4112
Aug 14, 1973F20.3 mi50 yd00
Jul 26, 1971F00.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 21, 1971F24.6 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 1970F31.8 mi100 yd02
Sep 16, 1958F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 19, 20263 SW HughesNot 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 13, 2026.