Howard County, Texas tornadoes

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52confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: August 11, 2018, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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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.

The record

At a glance

Total521950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay18 of 52

StrongestEF3May 22, 2016

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries3whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 18 of 52 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 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

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

All 52 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Aug 11, 2018	EF0	0.36 mi	100 yd	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	2.29 mi	100 yd	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	1.52 mi	100 yd	0
May 22, 2016	EF3	4.01 mi	500 yd	0
May 5, 2015	EF1	8.12 mi	150 yd	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	1.01 mi	400 yd	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	11.31 mi	450 yd	0
Apr 23, 2008	EF0	0.42 mi	25 yd	0
Jun 5, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	75 yd	0
Jun 5, 2005	F2	4 mi	300 yd	0
Jun 21, 1991	F1	0.5 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 2, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
May 7, 1991	F0	0.3 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 10, 1989	F0	2 mi	90 yd	0
Jun 2, 1989	F0	3 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 2, 1989	F0	1 mi	80 yd	0
Jun 1, 1989	F1	2.5 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 1, 1989	F0	1.5 mi	70 yd	0
Jun 1, 1989	F0	1 mi	60 yd	0
May 20, 1988	F0	2 mi	60 yd	0
May 28, 1987	F1	3 mi	70 yd	0
Jun 18, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 18, 1986	F0	17 mi	60 yd	0
May 24, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 4, 1983	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 18, 1982	F0	0.6 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 18, 1982	F0	1.3 mi	17 yd	0
May 12, 1982	F1	0.4 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 17, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	67 yd	0
May 20, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
May 22, 1975	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 18, 1974	F1	0.3 mi	10 yd	0
May 6, 1969	F1	0.5 mi	17 yd	0
Apr 30, 1966	F0	2 mi	27 yd	0
Jun 20, 1964	F2	0.8 mi	23 yd	0
May 7, 1964	F1	0.7 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 10, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 8, 1962	F1	2 mi	33 yd	0
Nov 13, 1958	F0	2 mi	17 yd	0
Jun 22, 1956	F1	0.4 mi	33 yd	3
May 22, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	33 yd	0
May 10, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 10, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 10, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 14, 1954	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 27, 1954	F1	2 mi	17 yd	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.