Nolan County, Texas tornadoes

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49 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: March 19, 2020, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total491950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthMay22 of 49

StrongestF3Apr 19, 1986

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries101whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 22 of 49 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 8:00 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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 49 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Mar 19, 2020	EF2	10.86 mi	425 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 2015	EF0	0.09 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 14, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 14, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 17, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 2007	EF0	0.9 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 2007	EF0	0.58 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2007	EF0	7.21 mi	75 yd	0	1
Jun 5, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 13, 2005	F0	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 27, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 27, 2004	F1	2.8 mi	75 yd	0	0
Mar 4, 2004	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 2003	F0	0.8 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 26, 2002	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 26, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 7, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 22, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 31, 1995	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 11, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1992	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1991	F0	0.6 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 1990	F0	0.9 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1987	F0	1 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 13, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 13, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 13, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 13, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 13, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1986	F3	4.5 mi	600 yd	1	100
Apr 19, 1986	F1	3 mi	250 yd	0	0
Jul 22, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1985	F2	4 mi	300 yd	1	0
Apr 28, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 27, 1982	F2	23 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 26, 1982	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 23, 1973	F2	3.3 mi	300 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1972	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 15, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 15, 1965	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 5, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 20, 1958	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1954	F0	1 mi	23 yd	0	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.