Hartley County, Texas tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 26, 2019, EF0. 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

Total361950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay22 of 36
StrongestF2Jun 8, 1971
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

220 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 22Jun: 7Jul: 3Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 22 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 43 PM: 3: 6: 76 PM: 3: 5: 29 PM: 4: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 3: 11970: 0: 2: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21990: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 2: 12010: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22020: 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
27
EF1
6
EF2
3

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

Strongest

F2, June 8, 1971

2 mile path Longest path

15.8 miles, F0

June 19, 1950, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF1

April 21, 2007
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 26, 2019EF05.2 mi75 yd00
May 26, 2019EF02 mi50 yd00
Jun 6, 2014EF02.46 mi25 yd00
May 18, 2010EF01.01 mi100 yd00
May 18, 2010EF01.09 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2009EF00.52 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2008EF07.65 mi75 yd00
May 25, 2008EF01.73 mi50 yd00
Apr 21, 2007EF113.56 mi880 yd00
Jul 6, 2005F00.1 mi25 yd00
May 11, 2004F00.1 mi25 yd00
May 11, 2004F01 mi25 yd00
May 1, 1999F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 16, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 2, 1995F111 mi150 yd00
May 28, 1991F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 28, 1991F00.5 mi40 yd00
Aug 15, 1989F03 mi90 yd00
May 12, 1989F27 mi200 yd00
May 27, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 27, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 12, 1975F03.6 mi60 yd00
May 10, 1972F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 10, 1972F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 8, 1971F22 mi100 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.