Lafayette County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Lafayette County, AR right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 844 alerts that included Lafayette County, roughly 84 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (215 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on November 3, 2026. 17 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Lafayette County alert history
Alert events that included Lafayette County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 215 | 19 | September 7, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 104 | 12 | September 12, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 83 | 7 | August 26, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 75 | 5 | April 28, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 57 | 3 | February 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 55 | 3 | June 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 44 | 6 | November 3, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 36 | 2 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 35 | 3 | June 24, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 33 | 3 | July 13, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 28 | 2 | March 17, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 26 | 2 | August 20, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 15 | 0 | February 18, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 14 | 1 | January 31, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 6 | 0 | October 4, 2023 |
| Freeze Watch | 6 | 0 | November 10, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 5 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 3 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 2 | 1 | October 16, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | August 26, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 0 | 1 | November 14, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 0 | 1 | October 16, 2026 |
Tornado history in Lafayette County
17 tornadoes have been recorded in Lafayette County since 1950. That ranks 67 of 75 counties in Arkansas. The most recent was on April 2, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Lafayette County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 1963 | F2 | Lafayette County | 5.4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 21, 1999 | F1 | Lafayette County | 11.1 mi | 0 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 21, 1999 | F1 | Lafayette County | 11.1 mi | 0 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 23, 2000 | F1 | Lafayette County | 8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2003 | F1 | Lafayette County | 7.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | EF1 | Lafayette County | 0.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 2, 2025 | EF1 | Lafayette County | 7.6 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 8, 2024 | EF0 | Lafayette County | 1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 28, 2024 | EF1 | Lafayette County | 1.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 28, 2024 | EF1 | Lafayette County | 0.8 mi | 275 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Lafayette County
- Population: 6,015 (2024 estimate)
- State: Arkansas
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 005073 (how to use it)