On April 19, 1968, an F4 tornado struck Greenwood in Sebastian County, destroying a large part of the town. 14 people were killed, with 270 injuries reported. For such a destructive storm, the tornado was only on the ground for about four minutes. Three other weaker tornadoes struck in Logan, Faulkner, and Cleburne Counties.
Also, widespread hail fell in southern Crawford County. Hail drifts of four to six feet piled up in some spots. The storm’s path was roughly from west of Uniontown to north of Alma and south of Mountainburg. Power lines were down. Many animals were killed. Livestock had hair beaten from their backs. Most property damage was done to the Cedarville School.