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Siloam Springs, AR Tornado History — 145 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arkansas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Siloam Springs, AR had?

Siloam Springs has had 145 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Siloam Springs?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Siloam Springs was an EF1 on June 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Siloam Springs?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Siloam Springs, with 59 on record. April through June account for 97 of the 145 tornadoes on record near Siloam Springs.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
145
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
8.3% of total
Peak Month
May
59 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Siloam Springs

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 86 total, averaging 4.3 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 13
2024 11
2023 0
2022 2
2021 2
2020 4
2019 8
2018 1
2017 1
2016 3
2015 6
2014 0
2013 5
2012 3
2011 17
2010 3
2009 0
2008 7
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Siloam Springs since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary April 15, 2026
5 SE Baron, Adair County, OK
A tornado uprooted numerous trees and damaged outbuildings. It continued into Washington County AR to near Lincoln. (TSA)

Within 25 miles of Siloam Springs. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Siloam Springs

9 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Siloam Springs and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 20, 2025 and the most recent on June 17, 2025. They are already counted in the Siloam Springs totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

June 18, 2025
2 W Vaughn, Benton County, AR
Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 W Vaughn. Emergency manager reports 3 homes with significant damage. Several other homes with minor damage. Several chicken (TSA)
EF1° June 18, 2025
1 NW Baron, Adair County, OK
A tornado uprooted numerous trees... and destroyed an outbuilding. Based on this damage... it was rated EF1. (TSA)
June 18, 2025
3 NE Maysville, Benton County, AR
A tornado uprooted numerous trees... blew down power poles... and damaged a couple outbuildings. (TSA)
EF1° June 18, 2025
1 NW Eldon, Cherokee County, OK
A tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees... some of which fell onto homes. Based on this damage... it was rated EF1. (TSA)
May 20, 2025
1 W Greenland, Washington County, AR
Tornado debris signature. (TSA)
EF1° May 19, 2025
3 NW Eldon, Cherokee County, OK
A tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees... and destroyed an outbuilding. Based on this damage... it will be rated EF-1. (TSA)
EF1° April 29, 2025
Gravette, Benton County, AR
An EF1 tornado was confirmed with maximum winds in the range of 95 to 105 mph on the north side of Gravette. Uprooted and snapped trees and damage to homes were observe (TSA)
EF1° April 29, 2025
3 NNE Jay, Delaware County, OK
An EF1 tornado with estimated wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph was confirmed north of Jay. The tornado uprooted trees... damaged homes and destroyed outbuildings. Additiona (TSA)
April 20, 2025
2 SE Wheeler, Washington County, AR
(TSA)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 5
1970s 16
1980s 6
1990s 24
2000s 11
2010s 47
2020s 32

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 36
EF1 70
EF2 26
EF3 12
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 0
Mar 12
Apr 28
May 59
Jun 10
Jul 5
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 17
Nov 7
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Siloam Springs

5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Siloam Springs since 1950, across 2 events. 138 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Siloam Springs.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which caused 4 fatalities along a 21.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Siloam Springs

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on December 31, 2010 — 4 fatalities, 21.1 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 26, 2024 — $80.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on May 25, 2024 — 3,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 11, 1970 — 51.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Siloam Springs

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Siloam Springs, with 47 of the 145 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 32 so far. The Siloam Springs record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Siloam Springs, 106 reached EF0 or EF1 and 38 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Siloam Springs is rated EF3, of which 12 are logged. A further 1 near Siloam Springs is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Siloam Springs has averaged 4.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 86 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 17, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Siloam Springs, AR had?
Since 1950, 145 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Siloam Springs. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Siloam Springs?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Siloam Springs was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Siloam Springs?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Siloam Springs, with 59 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Siloam Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Siloam Springs was an EF1 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Siloam Springs?
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