Ochiltree County, Texas tornadoes

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71confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: September 8, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total711950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthMay34 of 71
StrongestF4Mar 18, 1982
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries152whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

340 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 4May: 34Jun: 20Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 4Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 34 of 71 tornadoes.

By time of day

150 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 4: 43 PM: 7: 11: 156 PM: 12: 10: 59 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 2: 0: 4: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 11970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 1: 0: 5: 0: 01990: 5: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 3: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 5: 2: 12010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 6: 0: 0: 22020: 0: 2: 0: 3: 3: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
34
EF1
19
EF2
9
EF3
4
EF4
1
Unknown
4

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

Deadliest

EF3, June 15, 2023

3 deaths, 100 injuries Strongest

F4, March 18, 1982

88 mile path Longest path

88 miles, F4

March 18, 1982, whole path Widest

1,407 yards, F3

May 31, 1990
Every tornado

All 71 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 8, 2025EFU0.09 mi25 yd00
Mar 24, 2024EF00.72 mi30 yd00
Mar 24, 2024EF11.59 mi100 yd00
Mar 24, 2024EFU0.73 mi30 yd00
Jun 15, 2023EF012.26 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2023EF36.31 mi880 yd3100
Jun 15, 2023EF217.35 mi200 yd00
May 26, 2021EF00.95 mi20 yd00
May 26, 2021EFU1.34 mi20 yd00
May 23, 2019EF217.51 mi900 yd00
May 7, 2019EF00.03 mi20 yd00
May 22, 2016EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 22, 2016EFU0.25 mi50 yd00
May 22, 2016EF12.4 mi75 yd00
May 22, 2016EF11.5 mi400 yd00
May 22, 2016EF11.5 mi500 yd00
May 22, 2016EF02.5 mi75 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF114.59 mi70 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF15.18 mi400 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF15.78 mi200 yd00
Nov 16, 2015EF03.66 mi100 yd00
Jun 6, 2014EF01.65 mi70 yd00
May 19, 2010EF01.12 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2009EF00.25 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2008EF01.28 mi50 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.