National Weather ServiceArkansasTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 217 tornado warnings for Arkansas in 2025 and 129 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 89, 22% below the average of 114 for those months in 2008-2025. Mississippi was covered most often (134 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Arkansas get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 89 |
| 2025 | 217 |
| 2024 | 121 |
| 2023 | 123 |
| 2022 | 140 |
| 2021 | 105 |
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2018 | 106 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2013 | 100 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2011 | 316 |
| 2010 | 165 |
| 2009 | 123 |
| 2008 | 202 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Arkansas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 134 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Lonoke | 133 | 32 | March 15, 2026 |
| Pulaski | 118 | 25 | March 15, 2026 |
| White | 117 | 20 | June 12, 2025 |
| Saline | 116 | 24 | April 20, 2025 |
| Arkansas | 115 | 25 | March 15, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 113 | 21 | March 15, 2026 |
| Craighead | 106 | 25 | June 13, 2026 |
| Prairie | 106 | 29 | March 15, 2026 |
| Yell | 103 | 14 | April 29, 2026 |
| Benton | 101 | 19 | June 14, 2026 |
| Pope | 99 | 11 | June 22, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Arkansas in AreaZine's record
NWS TulsaWarningJune 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Franklin, AR
Expired 6:30 a.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS Little RockWarningJune 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Johnson and Logan, AR
Expired 6:30 a.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS Little RockWarningJune 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Polk and Scott, AR
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, June 6, 2026
NWS TulsaWarningJune 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Sebastian, AR
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, June 6, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningApril 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Ashley, Chicot and Washington County, AR and MS
Expired 10:30 p.m. CDT, April 28, 2026
NWS Little RockWarningApril 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Bradley, AR
Expired 9:15 p.m. CDT, April 28, 2026
NWS ShreveportWarningApril 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Hempstead and Nevada County, AR
Expired 8:15 p.m. CDT, April 28, 2026
NWS ShreveportWarningApril 28, 2026
Tornado Warning: Howard and Sevier, AR
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, April 28, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Arkansas.