Hopkins County, Texas tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: March 2, 2023, EF1. 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 monthApril10 of 36
StrongestF3May 14, 1969
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries6whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 4Feb: 2Mar: 7Apr: 10May: 3Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 4Nov: 2Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 10 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 2: 19 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 1: 43 PM: 3: 6: 56 PM: 3: 4: 39 PM: 0: 0: 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: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 2: 4: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 2: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 2: 1: 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
13
EF1
9
EF2
13
EF3
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

Strongest

F3, May 14, 1969

0.5 mile path Longest path

9.8 miles, F2

April 6, 1955, whole path Widest

400 yards, F2

May 11, 1992
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 2, 2023EF18.15 mi75 yd00
Nov 4, 2022EF22.9 mi160 yd00
Nov 4, 2022EF14.38 mi150 yd00
Jan 21, 2018EF00.25 mi50 yd00
Apr 29, 2017EF08.57 mi100 yd00
Dec 26, 2015EF00.36 mi25 yd00
Apr 3, 2014EF00.56 mi250 yd01
Apr 3, 2012EF00.54 mi25 yd00
Apr 3, 2012EF00.58 mi50 yd00
Apr 3, 2012EF00.12 mi25 yd00
Jan 20, 2010EF01.35 mi50 yd00
Jan 20, 2010EF05.42 mi50 yd00
Mar 18, 2008EF12.69 mi70 yd00
Apr 23, 2000F04 mi100 yd02
Oct 2, 1998F00.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 19, 1995F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 11, 1992F24 mi400 yd00
Apr 5, 1990F00.2 mi10 yd00
Feb 5, 1986F10.7 mi30 yd00
Feb 5, 1986F10.5 mi30 yd00
Oct 18, 1984F11 mi30 yd00
Oct 16, 1980F22.7 mi77 yd00
Apr 11, 1979F28.3 mi150 yd00
Jun 12, 1977F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 31, 1974F24.7 mi40 yd01
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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.