Hardin County, Texas tornadoes

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30 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: May 8, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total301950 to 2025

Per year0.4average since 1950

Peak monthOctober11 of 30

StrongestF2Nov 23, 2004

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries4whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

October is the peak month, with 11 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 2:00 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

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 30 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 8, 2023	EF0	6.08 mi	75 yd	0	0
Oct 31, 2018	EF1	2.09 mi	189 yd	0	0
Jan 25, 2012	EF0	2.53 mi	25 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 2009	EF0	0.01 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 16, 2006	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2006	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 23, 2004	F2	8 mi	600 yd	1	0
Nov 23, 2004	F1	16 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 28, 2002	F1	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 12, 2001	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 12, 2001	F0	2.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 11, 2001	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1999	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 18, 1998	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jan 18, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 5, 1994	F2	2 mi	700 yd	0	1
Aug 30, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 22, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 28, 1978	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 10, 1975	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 28, 1974	F2	16.7 mi	50 yd	0	3
Oct 28, 1974	F2	20.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 19, 1973	F1	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 25, 1973	F1	1.3 mi	17 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 23, 1970	F1	0.1 mi	67 yd	0	0
Jan 10, 1970	F2	1 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 30, 1967	F2	3 mi	33 yd	0	0
Mar 20, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 19, 1964	F2	0.2 mi	17 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.