Bosque County, Texas tornadoes

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40 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: March 24, 2021, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total401950 to 2025

Per year0.5average since 1950

Peak monthApril12 of 40

StrongestF5May 6, 1973

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

April is the peak month, with 12 of 40 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF5

Unknown

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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 40 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Mar 24, 2021	EFU	0.53 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jan 15, 2017	EF1	6.5 mi	200 yd	0	2
Jan 15, 2017	EF1	1.38 mi	120 yd	0	0
Jan 15, 2017	EF2	12.92 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2016	EF0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Dec 29, 2006	F0	0.7 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 29, 2006	F2	7.14 mi	300 yd	0	0
Dec 29, 2006	F0	1.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Dec 29, 2006	F0	1 mi	75 yd	0	0
Oct 12, 2001	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 12, 2001	F1	1.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 5, 2001	F0	1.7 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 12, 2000	F3	7 mi	400 yd	2	0
Mar 8, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
Mar 16, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 21, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1994	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1994	F2	1 mi	100 yd	0	1
May 2, 1990	F2	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 1990	F2	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1990	F1	1 mi	440 yd	0	0
Sep 17, 1988	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1987	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1980	F2	4.3 mi	100 yd	0	1
Apr 30, 1978	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 13, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1976	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1976	F2	13.8 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 6, 1973	F5	10.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 9, 1971	F2	0.1 mi	67 yd	0	0
Oct 26, 1970	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 26, 1970	F0	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1966	F1	0.1 mi	27 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1966	F2	2 mi	880 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 1961	F1	13.7 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 15, 1958	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 1954	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1954	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	1

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.