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 2022.

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Number of tornado deaths from 1950 through 2022.

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In 2022, there were 39 tornadoes and no tornado related fatalities. The busiest month was November with sixteen tornadoes in Arkansas. The strongest tornado (rated EF3/maximum winds around 145 mph) tracked about five miles from Johnson to Springdale (both in Washington County) on March 30th. Seven people were injured.

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