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Maumelle, AR Tornado History — 186 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arkansas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Maumelle, AR had?

Maumelle has had 186 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 26 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Maumelle?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Maumelle was an EF0 on June 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Maumelle?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Maumelle, with 49 on record. April through June account for 91 of the 186 tornadoes on record near Maumelle.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
186
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
26
14.0% of total
Peak Month
April
49 on record
Per Year Avg
2.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Maumelle

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 57 total, averaging 2.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 3
2024 1
2023 3
2022 2
2021 1
2020 1
2019 6
2018 1
2017 2
2016 2
2015 0
2014 1
2013 2
2012 0
2011 12
2010 4
2009 3
2008 13
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Maumelle

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Maumelle and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 20, 2025 and the most recent on June 12, 2025. They are already counted in the Maumelle totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

June 12, 2025
2 NE Little Rock AFB, Pulaski County, AR
Corrects previous tornado report from 2 NE Little Rock AFB. Preliminary storm survey finds an EF0 tornado occurred just north of the Little Rock Air Force Base... near (LZK)
April 21, 2025
3 E Otto, Faulkner County, AR
Tornado reported via ham radio. (LZK)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 13
1970s 23
1980s 22
1990s 25
2000s 52
2010s 30
2020s 11

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 39
EF1 71
EF2 49
EF3 22
EF4 4
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 8
Feb 14
Mar 24
Apr 49
May 35
Jun 7
Jul 6
Aug 0
Sep 11
Oct 10
Nov 10
Dec 12

Casualties on Record Near Maumelle

70 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Maumelle since 1950, across 21 events. 1,286 injuries have been reported across all events. 2014 was the deadliest year on record near Maumelle.

The deadliest single event was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which caused 16 fatalities along a 41.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Maumelle

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
F2 on April 17, 1978 — 53.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Maumelle

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Maumelle, with 52 of the 186 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Maumelle record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Maumelle, 110 reached EF0 or EF1 and 75 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Maumelle is rated EF4, of which 4 are logged. A further 1 near Maumelle is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Maumelle has averaged 2.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 57 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 13, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Maumelle, AR had?
Since 1950, 186 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Maumelle. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Maumelle?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Maumelle was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which caused 16 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Maumelle?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Maumelle, with 49 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 Maumelle been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Maumelle, 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 Maumelle?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Maumelle was an EF0 on June 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Maumelle?
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