As of December 22, 2012 the last confirmed tornado in Arkansas was an EF1 near Sheridan in the early morning hours of December 20.
That would be the tornado that destroyed the town of Sneed, Arkansas on April 10, 1929. It is the only known F5 tornado to have hit Arkansas.
There have been many tornadoes in Arkansas. However, given the timing, you presumeably mean the tornado that struck the towns of Mayflower and Vilonia on April 27, 2014. That tornado killed 16 people.
Tornado season in Arkansas typically occurs during the spring months of March, April, and May. This is when warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico collides with cooler, drier air from the north, creating the conditions for severe weather and tornado formation. It is important for residents to monitor weather forecasts and have a plan in place to stay safe during tornado season.
Yes, Jonesboro, Arkansas is located in an area commonly referred to as Tornado Alley. This region in the central United States is known for frequent tornado activity due to the clash of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico with cool, dry air from Canada.
The last confirmed tornado was in Texas on September 17, 2011. It was rated EF0
Yes. Newport, Arkansas was hit by an F0 tornado in 1992 and an F1 tornado in 1999.
That would be the tornado that destroyed the town of Sneed, Arkansas on April 10, 1929. It is the only known F5 tornado to have hit Arkansas.
Of the two confirmed tornadoes in Arkansas in 1987 (an unusally low number) one caused injuries. That tornado injured a total of 121: 100 in Arkansas and 21 in Tennessee. The 6 fatalities from the tornado were also in Arkansas.
Yes. Arkansas is very near Tornado Alley and gets tornadoes fairly frequently.
Definetly April, we just had a tornado last night and a storm....third one in two weeks
There have been many tornadoes in Arkansas. However, given the timing, you presumeably mean the tornado that struck the towns of Mayflower and Vilonia on April 27, 2014. That tornado killed 16 people.
It is impossible to predict when a specific location will be hit by a tornado.
Arkansas gets more tornadoes
Arkansas ranks 3rd in terms of tornado fatalities.
Tornadoes killed 12 people in Arkansas in 2011.
Yes, Arkansas does experience tornadoes. The state is located in Tornado Alley, a region in the central United States that is prone to frequent tornado activity, particularly during the spring and early summer months. Arkansas typically sees several tornadoes each year, with varying severity.
The last tornado to hit Seattle was in 1971.