Ector County, Texas tornadoes

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45 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: May 20, 2019, EF3. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

At a glance

Total451950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay15 of 45
StrongestEF3May 14, 2010
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 4May: 15Jun: 11Jul: 4Aug: 2Sep: 5Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 15 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 4: 0: 33 PM: 9: 9: 36 PM: 2: 1: 29 PM: 3: 2: 312 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 21970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11980: 0: 2: 2: 2: 0: 3: 0: 3: 0: 61990: 1: 0: 3: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
34
EF1
4
EF2
5
EF3
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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

EF3, May 14, 2010

4.28 mile path Longest path

28 miles, F0

April 10, 1969, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, EF0

June 3, 2007

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 20, 2019EF35.8 mi225 yd00
Sep 17, 2016EF15.87 mi400 yd00
Sep 16, 2016EF00.35 mi200 yd00
Mar 18, 2012EF21 mi40 yd03
Sep 1, 2010EF00.27 mi50 yd00
May 14, 2010EF01.27 mi75 yd00
May 14, 2010EF34.28 mi500 yd00
Jun 3, 2007EF00.5 mi1,320 yd00
Jul 26, 2005F00.1 mi2 yd00
May 27, 2002F00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 22, 2000F03 mi200 yd00
May 1, 1999F00.7 mi100 yd00
May 12, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 22, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 26, 1992F00.4 mi30 yd00
Jun 26, 1992F00.3 mi40 yd00
May 24, 1992F00.3 mi40 yd00
Sep 21, 1990F00.4 mi60 yd00
Sep 8, 1989F00.2 mi20 yd00
Aug 2, 1989F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 10, 1989F07 mi100 yd00
Jun 10, 1989F018 mi100 yd00
Jun 6, 1989F13 mi100 yd00
Jun 3, 1989F04 mi100 yd00
May 26, 1987F10.3 mi50 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 12, 2026.