Reeves County, Texas tornadoes

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48confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: March 13, 2020, EFU. 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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The record

At a glance

Total481950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 48

StrongestF4May 22, 1987

Deaths30whole paths, see note

Injuries140whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 48 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 2:00 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

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 48 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Mar 13, 2020	EFU	8.97 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 18, 2015	EF0	3.57 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 18, 2015	EF0	1.39 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 23, 2010	EF2	3.96 mi	300 yd	0	0
Oct 5, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2004	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2004	F0	0.7 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 2004	F0	1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Sep 13, 2002	F0	2 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1999	F2	1 mi	170 yd	0	0
Oct 30, 1998	F0	3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 27, 1998	F1	1 mi	300 yd	0	0
Aug 17, 1995	F0	0.4 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 26, 1995	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 10, 1994	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1992	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 22, 1992	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 22, 1992	F2	5 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 22, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1991	F0	0.6 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 23, 1991	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 1991	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 1987	F4	3 mi	1,000 yd	30	121
May 22, 1987	F0	0.5 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 26, 1978	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 26, 1978	F1	2 mi	60 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1978	F0	4.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Apr 22, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1974	F2	0.5 mi	110 yd	0	12
May 20, 1972	F1	2 mi	20 yd	0	1
May 20, 1972	F1	2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 1964	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 23, 1963	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1962	F1	1.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 17, 1962	F2	2 mi	67 yd	0	3
May 17, 1962	F0	0.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 18, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 18, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 1961	F0	1 mi	280 yd	0	0
May 7, 1959	F1	8 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 7, 1959	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1955	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Jun 13, 1954	F2	25 mi	133 yd	0	1

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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.