Coleman County, Texas tornadoes

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43confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: May 29, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports 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

Total431950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay19 of 43
StrongestF3May 13, 1975
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries21whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

190 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 14May: 19Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 19 of 43 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 1: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 3: 43 PM: 1: 3: 46 PM: 4: 9: 69 PM: 4: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 21980: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 1: 11990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 2: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
17
EF1
13
EF2
7
EF3
4
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

F3, May 13, 1975

2 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F3, May 13, 1975

0.1 mile path Longest path

40.5 miles, F3

March 14, 1982, whole path Widest

880 yards, F3

April 10, 1979
Every tornado

All 43 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 29, 2025EFU0.95 mi50 yd00
May 18, 2019EF37.84 mi300 yd00
May 19, 2017EFU0.08 mi25 yd00
May 26, 2016EF15.44 mi400 yd00
Apr 26, 2015EF00.13 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 2015EF18.42 mi350 yd00
Apr 24, 2011EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 17, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 17, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 2, 2007EF15.7 mi100 yd00
Dec 6, 2004F00.5 mi50 yd00
Apr 30, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jan 16, 2004F00.5 mi75 yd00
Sep 8, 2001F10.2 mi40 yd00
May 7, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 7, 1995F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 29, 1994F10.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 3, 1992F10.5 mi100 yd00
Mar 3, 1992F20.5 mi100 yd01
May 16, 1989F10.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 24, 1988F10.5 mi50 yd00
May 19, 1987F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 6, 1986F00.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1986F00.2 mi10 yd00
Oct 6, 1984F01 mi30 yd00
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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.