Tornadoes in Clark County
The Storm Prediction Center records 39 tornadoes whose paths touched Clark County, Arkansas between 1950 and 2025. They killed 6 people and injured 138. The busiest month is May, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 1 March 1997. The most recent was on 20 May 2025.
- 39tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 138injuries
- 450per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Clark County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 18% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 49% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Clark County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Clark County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Okolona, Arkansas tornado1 March 1997, F4, 6 deaths, 100 injuries, 27 miles long
- Longest path: Arkansas tornado2 December 1982, F2, 34 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado20 May 2025, EF1, 3.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clark County
- Okolona, Arkansas tornado1 March 1997, F4, 6 deaths, 100 injuries, 27 miles long
- Arkadelphia, Arkansas tornado1 March 1997, F4, 11 injuries, 24 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.