Have you noticed more tornados this year than usual? It’s not just you.
According to the National Weather Service, a whopping 49 tornados have been counted in Arkansas in 2024 alone. This makes 2024 near the top of the list of most tornadoes in a year. And the year is not even over!
Winds Of Change Set Disturbing Record
Arkansas has experienced a turbulent year with 49 tornadoes recorded so far in 2024. The most intense of these were three EF3 tornadoes that devastated areas on May 26th.
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl on July 8th spawned an additional 10 tornadoes across the state, adding to the chaos.
The most recent tornado, an EF2, struck Little Flock in Benton County on November 4th, marking a continued active tornado season.
In 2024, 49 tornadoes have been counted in Arkansas. The strongest tornadoes (3 of them rated EF3) were on May 26th. On July 8th, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl were responsible for 10 tornadoes. The latest tornado (rated EF2) hit Little Flock (Benton Co) on November 4th.#arwxF pic.twitter.com/TFXOQONpTd
— NWS Little Rock (@NWSLittleRock) November 10, 2024
Here are some of the years with the most tornadoes in Arkansas, based on available data, for context:
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1999 – Recorded the most tornadoes in a single year in Arkansas with 107 tornadoes. A significant outbreak occurred on January 21-22, with 56 tornadoes touching down.
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Source: KAIT8.com
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2011 – Notable for multiple tornado events, including a significant outbreak in April and May where 62 tornadoes were reported, with some causing considerable damage and fatalities.
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Source: Encyclopedia of Arkansas
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