Tornadoes in Washington County
The Storm Prediction Center records 49 tornadoes whose paths touched Washington County, Arkansas between 1954 and 2025. They killed 5 people and injured 79. The busiest month is May, with 19 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 31 December 2010. The most recent was on 18 June 2025.
- 49tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 79injuries
- 520per 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 Washington County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 18% |
| F1 / EF1 | 23 | 47% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 12% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Washington County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Washington County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Westville, Oklahoma tornado31 December 2010, EF3, 4 deaths, 10 injuries, 21.1 miles long
- Longest path: Fayetteville, Arkansas tornado11 June 1970, F3, 1 death, 45 injuries, 51.8 miles long
- Most recent: Arkansas tornado18 June 2025, EF1, 2.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Washington County
- Westville, Oklahoma tornado31 December 2010, EF3, 4 deaths, 10 injuries, 21.1 miles long
- Fayetteville, Arkansas tornado11 June 1970, F3, 1 death, 45 injuries, 51.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.