The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Arkansas With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 82 towns of 500–10,000 people in Arkansas. #1 is Waldron, AR (7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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  1. 25De Queen, Arkansas

    20 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    De Queen is a city of 6,105 people in Sevier County, Arkansas. 20 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982.

    6,105 people · Sevier County · median home $109,600 · income $52,522 · Jan low 30°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of De Queen by decade'50'604'702'801'905'004'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 24Tontitown, Arkansas

    19 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Tontitown is a city of 4,301 people in Washington County, Arkansas. 19 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an EF3 on March 30, 2022.

    4,301 people · Washington County · median home $430,500 · income $85,603 · Jan low 27°F · 9 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tontitown by decade'50'607'701'80'90'009'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 23Mountain View, Arkansas

    18 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mountain View is a city of 2,877 people in Stone County, Arkansas. 18 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008.

    2,877 people · Stone County · median home $203,900 · income $29,172 · Jan low 28°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mountain View by decade1'50'603'705'802'903'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 22Prescott, Arkansas

    18 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Prescott is a city of 3,101 people in Nevada County, Arkansas. 18 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997.

    3,101 people · Nevada County · median home $82,400 · income $48,307 · Jan low 30°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Prescott by decade2'501'603'702'803'902'003'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 21Corning, Arkansas

    18 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Corning is a city of 3,227 people in Clay County, Arkansas. 18 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F4 on January 21, 1999.

    3,227 people · Clay County · median home $89,500 · income $50,408 · Jan low 28°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Corning by decade'502'601'70'806'901'005'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 20McGehee, Arkansas

    18 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    McGehee is a city of 3,849 people in Desha County, Arkansas. 18 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on February 24, 2001.

    3,849 people · Desha County · median home $98,800 · income $36,875 · Jan low 34°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of McGehee by decade'50'606'701'80'903'005'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 19Ashdown, Arkansas

    18 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ashdown is a city of 4,261 people in Little River County, Arkansas. 18 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1999.

    4,261 people · Little River County · median home $139,800 · income $55,625 · Jan low 32°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ashdown by decade2'501'604'703'801'903'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 18Southside, Arkansas

    18 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Southside is a city of 4,279 people in Independence County, Arkansas. 18 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F4 on March 15, 1984.

    4,279 people · Independence County · median home $151,300 · income $65,655 · Jan low 28°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southside by decade3'502'601'704'805'901'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 17Cherokee Village, Arkansas

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Cherokee Village is a city of 4,780 people in Sharp County, Arkansas. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F4 on December 24, 1982.

    4,780 people · Sharp County · median home $94,600 · income $37,326 · Jan low 26°F · 7 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cherokee Village by decade'50'601'705'80'9010'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 16White Hall, Arkansas

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    White Hall is a city of 5,581 people in Jefferson County, Arkansas. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on May 14, 1983.

    5,581 people · Jefferson County · median home $212,700 · income $78,092 · Jan low 33°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of White Hall by decade2'50'601'701'802'906'002'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 15Berryville, Arkansas

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Berryville is a city of 5,682 people in Carroll County, Arkansas. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F2 on March 12, 2006.

    5,682 people · Carroll County · median home $165,400 · income $42,283 · Jan low 30°F · 7 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Berryville by decade1'501'603'70'801'905'005'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 14Pocahontas, Arkansas

    16 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Pocahontas is a city of 7,371 people in Randolph County, Arkansas. 16 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on April 2, 2006.

    7,371 people · Randolph County · median home $120,000 · income $44,216 · Jan low 26°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pocahontas by decade'501'60'702'802'906'00'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 13Wynne, Arkansas

    16 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Wynne is a city of 8,314 people in Cross County, Arkansas. 16 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023.

    8,314 people · Cross County · median home $141,100 · income $43,250 · Jan low 32°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wynne by decade1'50'603'701'803'903'002'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 12Warren, Arkansas

    15 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Warren is a city of 5,453 people in Bradley County, Arkansas. 15 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1975.

    5,453 people · Bradley County · median home $76,700 · income $36,788 · Jan low 32°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Warren by decade1'502'603'701'80'906'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 11Booneville, Arkansas

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Booneville is a city of 3,809 people in Logan County, Arkansas. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on March 14, 1953.

    3,809 people · Logan County · median home $112,200 · income $50,459 · Jan low 28°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Booneville by decade2'502'601'701'801'904'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 10Sheridan, Arkansas

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Sheridan is a city of 4,920 people in Grant County, Arkansas. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on April 12, 1966.

    4,920 people · Grant County · median home $187,700 · income $62,453 · Jan low 29°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sheridan by decade'502'601'702'801'905'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 9Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Helena-West Helena is a city of 9,519 people in Phillips County, Arkansas. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1963.

    9,519 people · Phillips County · median home $73,200 · income $36,019 · Jan low 32°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Helena-West Helena by decade2'501'604'702'80'901'002'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 8Fordyce, Arkansas

    12 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Fordyce is a city of 3,396 people in Dallas County, Arkansas. 12 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an EF2 on January 22, 2012.

    3,396 people · Dallas County · median home $92,600 · income $38,079 · Jan low 31°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fordyce by decade1'501'601'701'801'903'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 7Piggott, Arkansas

    12 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Piggott, Arkansas
    Photo: Dennis Adams, National Scenic Byways Online (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Piggott is a city of 3,622 people in Clay County, Arkansas. 12 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F4 on January 21, 1999.

    3,622 people · Clay County · median home $115,500 · income $44,468 · Jan low 27°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Piggott by decade1'503'60'70'803'90'002'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 6Holiday Island, Arkansas

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Holiday Island is a city of 2,533 people in Carroll County, Arkansas. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F2 on March 12, 2006.

    2,533 people · Carroll County · median home $227,100 · income $53,391 · Jan low 23°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holiday Island by decade'502'601'70'801'903'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 5Green Forest, Arkansas

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Green Forest is a city of 2,972 people in Carroll County, Arkansas. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F2 on May 26, 1973.

    2,972 people · Carroll County · median home $143,200 · income $49,918 · Jan low 27°F · 8 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Green Forest by decade1'50'603'70'80'902'001'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 4Monticello, Arkansas

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Monticello is a city of 8,442 people in Drew County, Arkansas. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on May 23, 1957.

    8,442 people · Drew County · median home $137,500 · income $27,238 · Jan low 34°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Monticello by decade1'50'601'70'80'905'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 3Huntsville, Arkansas

    10 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Huntsville is a city of 2,879 people in Madison County, Arkansas. 10 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F2 on March 20, 1962.

    2,879 people · Madison County · median home $163,600 · income $57,813 · Jan low 30°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Huntsville by decade1'502'60'70'80'901'002'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 2Marianna, Arkansas

    10 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Marianna is a city of 3,575 people in Lee County, Arkansas. 10 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F3 on November 19, 1970.

    3,575 people · Lee County · median home $81,700 · income $20,138 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marianna by decade'50'602'703'80'902'003'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 1Waldron, Arkansas

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Waldron is a city of 3,386 people in Scott County, Arkansas. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Arkansas town: 24); the strongest was an F2 on April 7, 1980.

    3,386 people · Scott County · median home $105,300 · income $33,839 · Jan low 28°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waldron by decade3'50'60'701'80'901'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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Methodology. We ranked 82 towns of 500–10,000 people in Arkansas (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: