NWS Little Rock, AR - Severe Weather in Arkansas (Tornadoes/Deaths Since 1950)

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	Severe Weather in Arkansas (Tornadoes/Deaths Since 1950)

The following graphics show tornadoes and tornado deaths in Arkansas since 1950. For a text version, click here.

Number of tornadoes from 1950 through 2023.

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Number of tornado deaths from 1950 through 2023.

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In 2023, there were 30 tornadoes and 5 tornado related fatalities. The busiest month was March with nine tornadoes in Arkansas. There were six tornadoes in January and June. The strongest tornado (rated EF3/maximum winds around 165 mph) tracked almost 35 miles from 7 miles north-northwest of Alexander (Pulaski County) to 4 miles southeast of Austin (Lonoke County) on March 31st. There was one fatality (indirectly related to the tornado) and 54 injuries. The deadliest tornado (rated EF3/maximum winds around 150 mph) was on the ground 73 miles from 5 miles southeast of Fair Oaks (Cross County) to 2 miles southeast of Burlison (Tipton County, TN). The tornado was responsible for four deaths at Wynne (Cross County). There were also 26 injuries.

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