Fayetteville weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Fayetteville, AR right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Fayetteville as part of Washington County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Fayetteville
116 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fayetteville since 1950, killing 5 people and injuring 109. The most recent was on June 18, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Fayetteville
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2010 | EF3 | — | 21.1 mi | 500 yd | 4 | 10 |
| June 11, 1970 | F3 | — | 51.8 mi | 250 yd | 1 | 45 |
| April 30, 1954 | F3 | Crawford County | 40.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 4, 1999 | F3 | — | 38.2 mi | 0 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 12, 2006 | F3 | — | 25 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 12 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | EF1 | Washington County | 2.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 18, 2025 | EF1 | Benton County | 1.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 18, 2025 | EF1 | Adair County | 8.8 mi | 750 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 7, 2025 | EF1 | Washington County | 8 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2025 | EF1 | Madison County | 2.4 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Washington County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 333 | August 17, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 162 | July 15, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 90 | September 9, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 90 | August 26, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 85 | November 8, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 79 | June 22, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 73 | April 2, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 65 | December 4, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 61 | July 12, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 58 | November 3, 2026 |
About Fayetteville
- Population: 103,134 (2024 estimate)
- County: Washington County
- State: Arkansas