Marion County, Texas tornadoes

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22 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: March 2, 2023, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total221950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay7 of 22
StrongestF2Apr 27, 1961
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries15whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 2Feb: 2Mar: 3Apr: 5May: 7Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 7 of 22 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 2: 03 PM: 1: 3: 26 PM: 1: 3: 19 PM: 2: 3: 012 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 11990: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
9
EF2
9

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

Strongest

F2, April 27, 1961

2 mile path Longest path

54.4 miles, F2

May 6, 2003, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

May 6, 2003

All 22 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 2, 2023EF13.25 mi400 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF239.97 mi700 yd08
Jan 21, 2017EF213.36 mi800 yd01
Jan 21, 2017EF10.81 mi100 yd00
May 10, 2015EF02.64 mi345 yd00
May 10, 2015EF00.28 mi172 yd00
May 7, 2003F013 mi25 yd00
May 6, 2003F254.4 mi880 yd05
Feb 9, 1998F116 mi50 yd00
May 30, 1990F20.2 mi10 yd00
May 30, 1990F20.2 mi10 yd00
May 30, 1990F22 mi100 yd00
Jun 7, 1989F13 mi447 yd00
Nov 19, 1988F10.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 1, 1988F116 mi100 yd00
Feb 21, 1981F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 1, 1979F27.1 mi440 yd01
Mar 3, 1970F20.2 mi50 yd00
Dec 27, 1968F10.1 mi150 yd00
Apr 25, 1966F10.1 mi23 yd00
Apr 25, 1964F01 mi13 yd00
Apr 27, 1961F22 mi10 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 6, 20265 N JEFFERSONNot yet rated
Mar 6, 20266 N JeffersonNot yet rated
Mar 6, 20265 N JeffersonNot 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.