Donley County, Texas tornadoes

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61 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 1, 2024, 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

Total611950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMay20 of 61

StrongestF4Apr 18, 1970

Deaths16whole paths, see note

Injuries46whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 20 of 61 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 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

EF4

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 61 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 1, 2024	EF1	1.78 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 1, 2024	EF0	0.37 mi	125 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 2021	EF0	0.95 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 2021	EF2	13.22 mi	1,200 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EF0	4.24 mi	500 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EF0	1.1 mi	73 yd	0	0
Dec 26, 2018	EF0	0.57 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 16, 2017	EF0	1.39 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 2016	EF1	1.05 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	0.36 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 16, 2015	EF1	22.48 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 16, 2015	EF1	8.59 mi	150 yd	0	0
Dec 14, 2012	EF0	0.44 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 14, 2012	EF0	0.95 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF0	0.59 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 2010	EF0	5.24 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	4.53 mi	200 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF0	0.25 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	4.15 mi	528 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	3.35 mi	600 yd	0	2
Mar 28, 2007	EF0	1 mi	200 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF1	7.27 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 15, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 15, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 2003	F1	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 5, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 20, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	n/a	0	0
May 20, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1997	F1	1 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 31, 1996	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1995	F2	9 mi	400 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1995	F2	10 mi	500 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1995	F0	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 1990	F0	1.5 mi	90 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1989	F0	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1989	F0	0.3 mi	80 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1989	F0	0.3 mi	80 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1989	F0	1.5 mi	90 yd	0	0
May 24, 1987	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 16, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1983	F2	5 mi	880 yd	0	1
Mar 3, 1983	F2	5 mi	880 yd	0	0
May 26, 1978	F0	1 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 20, 1977	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1974	F0	0.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1970	F4	65 mi	880 yd	16	42
Jul 14, 1961	F1	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1960	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 15, 1957	F3	10.2 mi	50 yd	0	1
Jun 16, 1955	F2	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1955	F0	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.