How many tornadoes has Benton, AR had?
Benton has had 133 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 15 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Benton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Benton was an EF1 on April 20, 2025.
When is tornado season in Benton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Benton, with 35 on record. April through June account for 55 of the 133 tornadoes on record near Benton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
133
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
15
11.3% of total
Peak Month
April
35 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Benton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
49 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
2
2024
3
2023
1
2022
3
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
4
2016
1
2015
0
2014
1
2013
3
2012
1
2011
11
2010
5
2009
2
2008
11
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
10
1970s
13
1980s
17
1990s
20
2000s
30
2010s
27
2020s
9
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
26
EF1
53
EF2
39
EF3
11
EF4
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
6
Feb
9
Mar
24
Apr
35
May
20
Jun
0
Jul
3
Aug
0
Sep
6
Oct
8
Nov
9
Dec
13
Casualties on Record Near Benton
52 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Benton since 1950, across 13 events. 856 injuries have been reported across all events. 2014 was the deadliest year on record near Benton.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which caused 16 fatalities along a 41.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Benton
Deadliest Tornado
EF4 on April 27, 2014 — 16 fatalities, 41.1 mi path, 1,320 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on April 27, 2014 — $223.4M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on April 25, 2011 — 2,900 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on April 25, 2011 — 51.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 20, 2025.
What the record shows near Benton
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Benton, with 30 of the 133 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Benton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Benton, 79 reached EF0 or EF1 and 54 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Benton is rated EF4, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Benton has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 49 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 11, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Benton, AR had?
Since 1950, 133 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Benton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Benton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Benton was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which caused 16 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Benton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Benton, with 35 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Benton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Benton, there have been 0 EF5 and 4 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Benton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Benton was an EF1 on April 20, 2025.
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