Panola County, Texas tornadoes

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54confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: July 8, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total541950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthApril10 of 54
StrongestF3Nov 15, 1987
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries129whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 5Feb: 7Mar: 5Apr: 10May: 10Jun: 3Jul: 5Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 3Nov: 3Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 10 of 54 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 2: 2: 03 AM: 1: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 4: 012 PM: 2: 3: 53 PM: 4: 8: 66 PM: 11: 1: 09 PM: 1: 0: 212 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: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 1: 0: 4: 1: 0: 1: 1: 21990: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22000: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 22010: 0: 2: 1: 4: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 22020: 2: 2: 3: 1: 3: 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.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
25
EF2
13
EF3
2

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

F3, November 15, 1987

1 deaths, 116 injuries Strongest

F3, November 15, 1987

48 mile path Longest path

48 miles, F3

November 15, 1987, whole path Widest

1,600 yards, EF2

March 27, 2021
Every tornado

All 54 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 8, 2024EF15.1 mi600 yd00
Jul 8, 2024EF19.79 mi215 yd00
Jul 8, 2024EF127.51 mi850 yd01
Jun 16, 2023EF17.73 mi844 yd00
Dec 13, 2022EF29.15 mi460 yd00
May 5, 2022EF18.28 mi500 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF211.92 mi500 yd01
Mar 27, 2021EF215.84 mi1,600 yd13
Mar 27, 2021EF222.29 mi300 yd01
Nov 25, 2020EF10.36 mi75 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF10.52 mi150 yd00
Oct 20, 2019EF00.8 mi150 yd00
May 8, 2019EF12.61 mi200 yd00
Oct 13, 2018EF01.31 mi40 yd00
May 3, 2017EF18.37 mi1,500 yd00
May 25, 2015EF121.6 mi1,251 yd00
Feb 18, 2013EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Feb 18, 2013EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Feb 18, 2013EF00.81 mi30 yd00
Feb 18, 2013EF01.2 mi50 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF06.52 mi100 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF242.37 mi850 yd02
Apr 26, 2011EF113.86 mi100 yd00
Dec 23, 2009EF210.13 mi200 yd00
Oct 29, 2009EF03.96 mi100 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.