Tornadoes in Cross County
The Storm Prediction Center records 31 tornadoes whose paths touched Cross County, Arkansas between 1951 and 2025. They killed 9 people and injured 63. The busiest month is March, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 21 March 1952. The most recent was on 5 April 2025.
- 31tornadoes
- 9deaths
- 63injuries
- 503per 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 Cross County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 7 | 23% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cross 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 | 1 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Cross County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hickory Ridge, Arkansas tornado21 March 1952, F4, 4 deaths, 5 injuries, 0.1 miles long
- Longest path: Arkansas tornado20 February 1951, F2, 3 injuries, 112.8 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado5 April 2025, EF1, 5.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cross County
- Hickory Ridge, Arkansas tornado21 March 1952, F4, 4 deaths, 5 injuries, 0.1 miles long
- Colt, Arkansas tornado31 March 2023, EF3, 4 deaths, 26 injuries, 72.6 miles long
- Cotton Plant, Arkansas tornado7 January 1978, F3, 1 death, 9 injuries, 39.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.