Lubbock County, Texas tornadoes

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99 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: June 5, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total991950 to 2025

Per year1.3average since 1950

Peak monthMay30 of 99

StrongestF5May 11, 1970

Deaths26whole paths, see note

Injuries511whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 30 of 99 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 3:00 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

EF5

Unknown

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 99 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 5, 2025	EF1	2.58 mi	792 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2025	EF2	3.25 mi	968 yd	0	0
Mar 12, 2021	EFU	1.34 mi	100 yd	0	0
Sep 2, 2018	EFU	0.05 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 7, 2013	EF0	0.01 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 2013	EF0	0.43 mi	25 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 2013	EF0	0.74 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 2013	EF0	0.12 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 25, 2011	EF0	0.15 mi	15 yd	0	0
Aug 26, 2009	EF0	0.15 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF1	1.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF1	7.57 mi	125 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF0	2.15 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF0	1.75 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 14, 2008	EF0	0.23 mi	100 yd	0	0
Dec 27, 2007	EF0	0.79 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 27, 2007	EF0	1.64 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2007	EF0	0.25 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2007	EF0	0.75 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2007	EF0	1.25 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2007	EF0	2.5 mi	70 yd	0	0
Mar 25, 2007	EF0	2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 25, 2007	EF0	2 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2006	F0	0.8 mi	15 yd	0	0
May 29, 2006	F0	2.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 12, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 14, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 3, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 30, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 25, 2000	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1999	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Sep 7, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1995	F0	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 1993	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 1993	F1	0.4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 1992	F0	4 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 7, 1991	F0	0.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 7, 1991	F0	2.6 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 7, 1991	F0	3.5 mi	80 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1989	F1	3 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jul 26, 1988	F0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 29, 1987	F2	8 mi	80 yd	0	3
Jul 22, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1984	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1983	F0	2 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 21, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1981	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 24, 1981	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1981	F0	23.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1981	F0	11.9 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 27, 1980	F0	10.7 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 27, 1980	F1	2 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 1, 1980	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 1, 1980	F0	1.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 8, 1979	F0	5.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Aug 21, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 18, 1979	F1	1 mi	73 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1978	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 26, 1978	F0	4.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 25, 1978	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 25, 1978	F0	3.6 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 2, 1978	F0	3.3 mi	60 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1978	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1978	F2	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 27, 1974	F1	1 mi	77 yd	0	0
Aug 2, 1973	F1	3.8 mi	13 yd	0	0
Jul 1, 1972	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 1, 1972	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1972	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1972	F1	5.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1972	F1	4.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 9, 1971	F1	0.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 8, 1971	F2	2 mi	67 yd	0	0
May 25, 1970	F0	1 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 14, 1970	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 11, 1970	F5	8.4 mi	1,333 yd	26	500
Aug 23, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 31, 1969	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1968	F1	26.7 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1967	F2	0.1 mi	67 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1967	F2	2 mi	67 yd	0	1
Mar 19, 1967	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 13, 1965	F2	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1963	F2	2 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 7, 1962	F0	0.5 mi	13 yd	0	0
May 27, 1958	F1	10.4 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1957	F3	37.3 mi	200 yd	0	1
Apr 21, 1957	F2	12.6 mi	880 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 1957	F4	15.5 mi	100 yd	0	6
Apr 21, 1957	F2	30.6 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 1957	F2	30.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 1956	F1	0.3 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 22, 1955	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1955	F0	3.8 mi	10 yd	0	0

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
May 23, 2026	3 S Shallowater	Not yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.