Armstrong County, Texas tornadoes

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49confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: June 21, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total491950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay18 of 49
StrongestF4Apr 18, 1970
Deaths17whole paths, see note
Injuries57whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Armstrong County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 8May: 18Jun: 15Jul: 4Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 18 of 49 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 0: 1: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 5: 8: 66 PM: 10: 7: 49 PM: 2: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 2: 2: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 4: 0: 0: 4: 0: 3: 1: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 42020: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
33
EF1
9
EF2
3
EF4
2
Unknown
2

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, April 18, 1970

16 deaths, 42 injuries Strongest

F4, April 18, 1970

65 mile path Longest path

130 miles, F4

April 17, 1970, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, EF0

March 13, 2021
Every tornado

All 49 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 21, 2023EFU0.89 mi100 yd00
Mar 13, 2021EFU3.11 mi800 yd00
Mar 13, 2021EF012.96 mi1,000 yd00
Mar 13, 2021EF18.16 mi800 yd00
Jun 22, 2019EF02.08 mi200 yd00
Jun 22, 2019EF02.45 mi50 yd00
May 23, 2019EF00.71 mi50 yd00
May 7, 2019EF011.49 mi100 yd00
May 10, 2017EF12.8 mi180 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF00.4 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF110.34 mi100 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF01.83 mi50 yd00
Jun 14, 2008EF00.16 mi20 yd00
Apr 21, 2007EF04.21 mi50 yd00
Apr 21, 2007EF00.5 mi440 yd00
Apr 21, 2007EF13.33 mi440 yd00
Jun 11, 2005F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2005F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2005F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2005F00.2 mi25 yd00
May 5, 2002F00.2 mi25 yd00
May 5, 2002F00.1 mi25 yd00
May 5, 2002F00.3 mi25 yd00
May 5, 2002F00.4 mi50 yd00
Jun 18, 1996F00.5 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Sep 29, 20263 SSE ClaudeNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.