Mitchell County, Texas tornadoes

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54confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: March 28, 2017, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total541950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay21 of 54

StrongestF2May 25, 1965

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 21 of 54 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

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 54 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Mar 28, 2017	EF0	4.53 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 16, 2016	EF0	0.92 mi	250 yd	0
May 25, 2015	EF1	0.16 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 7, 2012	EF0	2.31 mi	40 yd	0
Apr 7, 2012	EF0	1.38 mi	30 yd	0
May 14, 2008	EF0	2.11 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 23, 2007	EF0	4 mi	50 yd	0
May 2, 2006	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
May 2, 2006	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
May 2, 2006	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 11, 2004	F2	10.3 mi	200 yd	3
May 25, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	75 yd	0
May 25, 2004	F0	1.2 mi	125 yd	0
Mar 4, 2004	F0	1 mi	75 yd	1
Mar 4, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0
Oct 6, 2003	F0	3 mi	75 yd	0
Sep 25, 2003	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0
Aug 13, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 27, 2002	F0	0.3 mi	100 yd	0
May 4, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	150 yd	0
May 4, 2002	F0	0.8 mi	250 yd	0
Mar 22, 2000	F0	2 mi	200 yd	0
Mar 22, 2000	F0	4 mi	250 yd	0
Jun 11, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Oct 23, 1997	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 13, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	75 yd	0
May 13, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	80 yd	0
May 11, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 11, 1994	F0	3.5 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 11, 1992	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
May 13, 1992	F0	1.7 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 2, 1989	F0	3.5 mi	120 yd	0
Jun 1, 1989	F0	1.5 mi	40 yd	0
May 13, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 21, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Aug 4, 1984	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 7, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 7, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 18, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 18, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 11, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 27, 1982	F2	23 mi	30 yd	0
Mar 27, 1980	F0	2 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 21, 1979	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 21, 1979	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0
May 28, 1978	F0	3.3 mi	60 yd	0
Mar 13, 1973	F1	9.8 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 12, 1967	F0	0.5 mi	37 yd	0
May 25, 1965	F2	2 mi	200 yd	1
Jul 22, 1964	F1	2 mi	200 yd	0
May 7, 1964	F1	8.2 mi	440 yd	0
Jun 8, 1962	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 12, 1955	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0
May 8, 1955	F1	1 mi	17 yd	0

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
May 10, 2026	14 SSE Colorado City	Not yet rated
May 10, 2026	14 SSE Colorado City	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.