Collingsworth County, Texas tornadoes

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44confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 31, 2022, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total441950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay21 of 44
StrongestF4May 25, 1955
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries18whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

210 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 5May: 21Jun: 13Jul: 0Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 21 of 44 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 13 PM: 2: 12: 76 PM: 4: 6: 29 PM: 3: 2: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 1: 11980: 2: 3: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 2: 0: 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
24
EF1
11
EF2
3
EF3
5
EF4
1

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, May 25, 1955

2 deaths, 18 injuries Strongest

F4, May 25, 1955

45.1 mile path Longest path

45.1 miles, F4

May 25, 1955, whole path Widest

1,100 yards, F4

May 25, 1955
Every tornado

All 44 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 31, 2022EF02.36 mi180 yd00
May 31, 2022EF01.75 mi125 yd00
May 20, 2019EF00.35 mi50 yd00
May 16, 2017EF02.26 mi25 yd00
May 16, 2017EF00.29 mi25 yd00
Mar 28, 2017EF03.1 mi50 yd00
May 16, 2015EF122.48 mi100 yd00
Apr 30, 2012EF01.26 mi150 yd00
May 26, 2008EF00.04 mi25 yd00
May 26, 2008EF00.05 mi25 yd00
May 5, 2007EF16.99 mi200 yd00
May 5, 2007EF02.78 mi100 yd00
May 5, 2002F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 1997F19 mi100 yd00
Jun 11, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
Jun 11, 1997F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 11, 1997F10.5 mi200 yd00
May 7, 1993F01 mi100 yd00
May 7, 1993F01 mi100 yd00
Jun 19, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 15, 1991F315 mi450 yd00
Oct 1, 1986F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 27, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 27, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1981F11 mi40 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 5, 20264 W QuailNot 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.