How many tornadoes has Pine Bluff, AR had?
Pine Bluff has had 74 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Pine Bluff?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pine Bluff was an EF1 on March 14, 2025.
When is tornado season in Pine Bluff?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pine Bluff, with 14 on record. April through June account for 29 of the 74 tornadoes on record near Pine Bluff.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
74
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.8% of total
Peak Month
May
14 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pine Bluff
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
2
2023
2
2022
1
2021
1
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
1
2016
2
2015
0
2014
2
2013
2
2012
3
2011
2
2010
0
2009
3
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
6
1970s
12
1980s
11
1990s
5
2000s
16
2010s
13
2020s
7
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
28
EF1
29
EF2
11
EF3
4
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
3
Mar
8
Apr
13
May
14
Jun
2
Jul
5
Aug
1
Sep
0
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec
8
Casualties on Record Near Pine Bluff
15 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pine Bluff since 1950, across 3 events. 53 injuries have been reported across all events. 1952 was the deadliest year on record near Pine Bluff.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 21, 1952, which caused 9 fatalities along a 16.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pine Bluff
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 21, 1952 — 9 fatalities, 16.2 mi path, 10 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 2, 2008 — $3.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on April 26, 2011 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on January 7, 1978 — 35.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 14, 2025.
What the record shows near Pine Bluff
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Pine Bluff, with 16 of the 74 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Pine Bluff record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pine Bluff, 57 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pine Bluff is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Pine Bluff is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Pine Bluff has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 3, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Pine Bluff, AR had?
Since 1950, 74 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pine Bluff. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pine Bluff?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pine Bluff was an F3 on March 21, 1952, which caused 9 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Pine Bluff?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pine Bluff, with 14 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 Pine Bluff been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Pine Bluff, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Pine Bluff?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pine Bluff was an EF1 on March 14, 2025.
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