Parker County, Texas tornadoes

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76confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 18, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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

Total761950 to 2025
Per year1.0average since 1950
Peak monthMay25 of 76
StrongestF4Apr 25, 1990
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries17whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

250 Jan: 0Feb: 4Mar: 7Apr: 20May: 25Jun: 12Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 3Nov: 0Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 25 of 76 tornadoes.

By time of day

170 12 AM: 0: 1: 13 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 1: 2: 09 AM: 1: 3: 312 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 8: 7: 96 PM: 17: 5: 19 PM: 6: 4: 012 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

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 4: 0: 2: 4: 0: 3: 11980: 1: 2: 3: 2: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 01990: 7: 3: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 02000: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 22010: 0: 1: 0: 4: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 519501960197019801990200020102020

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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
30
EF1
28
EF2
17
EF4
1

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

F4, April 25, 1990

10 mile path Longest path

20 miles, F2

May 12, 1982, whole path Widest

880 yards, F4

April 25, 1990
Every tornado

All 76 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 18, 2025EF03.12 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 2025EF14.34 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 2025EF14.37 mi110 yd00
Apr 19, 2025EF13.53 mi250 yd00
Apr 19, 2025EF04.08 mi25 yd00
Mar 24, 2023EF15.47 mi100 yd03
Mar 24, 2023EF16.73 mi75 yd02
Dec 13, 2022EF00.71 mi50 yd00
Dec 13, 2022EF01.07 mi50 yd00
Mar 13, 2019EF10.75 mi250 yd00
Mar 7, 2016EF12.15 mi300 yd00
Apr 24, 2015EF00.98 mi40 yd00
May 15, 2013EF00.12 mi20 yd00
May 15, 2013EF01.46 mi200 yd00
May 15, 2013EF00.49 mi70 yd00
May 15, 2013EF11.95 mi400 yd00
May 24, 2011EF00.42 mi40 yd00
Jun 12, 2009EF13.17 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 2009EF01.57 mi30 yd00
Apr 17, 2008EF00.66 mi40 yd00
Mar 4, 2004F10.2 mi100 yd00
Mar 4, 2004F10.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 3, 2000F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 3, 2000F00.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 20, 1997F00.1 mi20 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 25, 20263 WNW SpringtownNot 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.