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Springdale, AR Tornado History — 122 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arkansas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Springdale, AR had?

Springdale has had 122 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Springdale?

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

When is tornado season in Springdale?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Springdale, with 46 on record. April through June account for 79 of the 122 tornadoes on record near Springdale.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
122
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
8.2% of total
Peak Month
May
46 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Springdale

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 68 total, averaging 3.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 9
2024 14
2023 0
2022 3
2021 0
2020 1
2019 4
2018 0
2017 3
2016 3
2015 6
2014 1
2013 5
2012 2
2011 5
2010 2
2009 0
2008 10
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Springdale

6 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Springdale 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 Springdale totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

June 18, 2025
3 ENE West Fork, Washington County, AR
A tornado severely damaged a couple outbuildings... uprooted multiple trees... and snapped numerous large tree limbs. (TSA)
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)
May 20, 2025
3 NW Huntsville, Madison County, AR
(TSA)
May 20, 2025
1 W Greenland, Washington County, AR
Tornado debris signature. (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)
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 10
1970s 18
1980s 5
1990s 12
2000s 15
2010s 31
2020s 27

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 62
EF2 22
EF3 10

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 8
Feb 0
Mar 12
Apr 25
May 46
Jun 8
Jul 1
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 11
Nov 10
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Springdale

6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Springdale since 1950, across 3 events. 116 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Springdale.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Springdale

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 Springdale

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Springdale, with 31 of the 122 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 27 so far. The Springdale record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Springdale, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 32 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Springdale is rated EF3, of which 10 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Springdale has averaged 3.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 68 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 14, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Springdale, AR had?
Since 1950, 122 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Springdale. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Springdale?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Springdale was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Springdale?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Springdale, with 46 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 Springdale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Springdale was an EF1 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Springdale?
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