Cherokee County, Texas tornadoes

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45 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: November 20, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total451950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthApril17 of 45

StrongestF3Nov 15, 1987

Deaths6whole paths, see note

Injuries107whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

April is the peak month, with 17 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 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

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 45 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Nov 20, 2025	EF1	0.7 mi	120 yd	0	0
Jul 8, 2024	EF1	1.13 mi	105 yd	0	0
Mar 21, 2022	EF2	37.13 mi	1,400 yd	0	1
Jun 8, 2021	EF0	0.08 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 2021	EF0	0.25 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 2021	EF2	20.53 mi	500 yd	0	0
Jan 10, 2020	EF1	0.8 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 13, 2019	EF3	41.13 mi	880 yd	2	20
Apr 13, 2019	EF2	2.5 mi	400 yd	0	0
Apr 13, 2019	EF2	0.8 mi	400 yd	0	0
Dec 19, 2017	EF2	3.08 mi	691 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2016	EF1	1.06 mi	150 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2016	EF2	7.19 mi	820 yd	0	0
May 11, 2015	EF1	1.39 mi	76 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 2015	EF2	1.77 mi	340 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 2011	EF1	7.72 mi	250 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 2011	EF1	8.58 mi	75 yd	0	0
Dec 23, 2009	EF0	2.79 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 23, 2009	EF0	2.28 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 6, 2008	EF0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 29, 2006	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 6, 2003	F3	38.2 mi	440 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2002	F1	33 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 4, 1999	F2	22.7 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1999	F2	4.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 20, 1993	F1	7 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1991	F1	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1991	F3	3 mi	200 yd	0	1
Apr 26, 1991	F2	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 15, 1987	F3	33 mi	500 yd	4	81
May 18, 1983	F1	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1983	F0	0.4 mi	33 yd	0	0
Mar 17, 1980	F1	12 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1973	F3	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	3
Apr 3, 1972	F1	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1969	F2	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 5, 1968	F1	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Dec 21, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Feb 11, 1965	F2	3 mi	10 yd	0	1
Apr 11, 1961	F2	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 26, 1961	F2	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1959	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1957	F1	0.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
Apr 12, 1955	F2	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 1953	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

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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.