Parmer County, Texas tornadoes

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56confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 26, 2019, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 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

Total561950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay19 of 56

StrongestF4Apr 17, 1970

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries30whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 19 of 56 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.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

Unknown

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

All 56 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 26, 2019	EF0	4.96 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2017	EFU	3.09 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2007	EF0	2.75 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF0	1.75 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 23, 2007	EF0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 2003	F1	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 12, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 25, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1995	F3	10 mi	500 yd	0	12
May 17, 1995	F1	0.3 mi	73 yd	0	0
May 26, 1994	F0	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1992	F1	1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 1992	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 27, 1992	F2	10 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 10, 1991	F1	0.5 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 10, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 10, 1991	F2	3 mi	100 yd	0	1
May 10, 1991	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 10, 1991	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 10, 1991	F0	0.6 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 30, 1988	F0	2 mi	70 yd	0	0
Jul 2, 1987	F1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 29, 1987	F0	1 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1983	F0	0.3 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1983	F1	0.3 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jul 4, 1980	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 1980	F2	45 mi	200 yd	0	0
Feb 7, 1980	F1	31.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 31, 1978	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 5, 1976	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1971	F2	4.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1971	F2	4.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1971	F1	4.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1971	F1	4.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1971	F1	4.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1970	F4	130 mi	880 yd	1	13
May 24, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 16, 1969	F2	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 19, 1967	F2	0.6 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1965	F1	1.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1964	F1	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1964	F2	2 mi	27 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1964	F2	8.8 mi	27 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1964	F2	23.2 mi	67 yd	0	0
May 21, 1963	F3	5.9 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 11, 1960	F3	1 mi	100 yd	0	1
Apr 12, 1960	F2	1 mi	67 yd	0	3
May 24, 1957	F2	70.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 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.