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Monette, Arkansas

Monette, Arkansas is a city situated in Craighead County, specifically within the Buffalo Island region of Northeast Arkansas. According to the 2020 census, its population was recorded at 1,506 residents. The city is a small community in a rural part of the state.

16 hours ago : Arkansas Tornado: 97-Year-Old Loses Home After 65 Years in Monette Devastation

A 97-year-old man in Monette, Arkansas, tragically lost his home of 65 years due to a devastating tornado outbreak and floods. The storms caused widespread damage across the Central US.

July 3, 1900: Incorporation of Monette

On July 3, 1900, Monette was officially incorporated as a town.

July 1, 1984: Establishment of Buffalo Island Central School District

On July 1, 1984, the Buffalo Island Central School District was established through a merger of the Monette School District and the Leachville School District.

2009: 2009 Census

As of the census of 2009, Monette had a population of 1,247 people living in 529 households, with 321 families residing in the city. The population density was 721.8 inhabitants per square mile.

2020: 2020 Census

In 2020, the United States census recorded that Monette, Arkansas, had a population of 1,506 people living in 730 households, comprising 449 families.

December 10, 2021: Deadly Tornado

On December 10, 2021, a violent EF4 tornado struck Monette, Arkansas, resulting in one fatality at a nursing home.

April 2, 2025: Tornado Misses Monette

On April 2, 2025, another large tornado narrowly missed Monette, Arkansas.