Lynn County, Texas tornadoes

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45confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: May 5, 2019, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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

Total451950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay17 of 45
StrongestF3May 24, 1957
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 5May: 17Jun: 13Jul: 4Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 17 of 45 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 3: 63 PM: 1: 8: 26 PM: 10: 5: 29 PM: 3: 0: 312 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 01960: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 11970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 3: 1: 2: 1: 0: 3: 1: 1: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 4: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 12010: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
32
EF1
9
EF2
3
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 24, 1957

37.3 mile path Longest path

42.8 miles, F1

June 8, 1968, whole path Widest

2,112 yards, EF2

May 5, 2019
Every tornado

All 45 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 5, 2019EF15 mi880 yd00
May 5, 2019EF217.2 mi2,112 yd00
Jun 14, 2010EF00.2 mi40 yd00
Jun 2, 2010EF00.1 mi15 yd00
Jul 21, 2009EF00.4 mi50 yd00
Aug 2, 2007EF00.25 mi75 yd00
Aug 7, 2006F00.5 mi75 yd00
May 29, 2006F01 mi40 yd00
May 5, 2006F00.7 mi70 yd00
Apr 19, 2002F02 mi50 yd00
May 25, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 10, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 10, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 10, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 10, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 25, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 25, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1992F00.7 mi40 yd00
Jun 13, 1992F02.6 mi50 yd00
May 29, 1990F00.7 mi40 yd00
May 17, 1989F00.2 mi40 yd00
Aug 15, 1987F01 mi30 yd00
May 29, 1986F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 20, 1985F06 mi100 yd00
May 20, 1985F03 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 22, 20265 WSW GrasslandNot 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.