Tornadoes in Nevada County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Nevada County, Arkansas between 1954 and 2025. They killed 7 people and injured 108. The busiest month is April, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 1 March 1997. The most recent was on 4 April 2025.
- 26tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 108injuries
- 421per 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 Nevada County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 2 | 8% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 58% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 19% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Nevada 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Nevada County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Okolona, Arkansas tornado1 March 1997, F4, 6 deaths, 100 injuries, 27 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado30 April 1954, F3, 2 injuries, 111.6 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado4 April 2025, EF1, 2.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Nevada County
- Okolona, Arkansas tornado1 March 1997, F4, 6 deaths, 100 injuries, 27 miles long
- Buckner, Arkansas tornado4 March 1964, F3, 1 death, 9.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.