Runnels County, Texas tornadoes

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56confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: November 7, 2024, 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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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 monthMay20 of 56

StrongestF3Apr 15, 1976

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 Runnels County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 20 of 56 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 1:00 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

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

Strongest

All 56 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Nov 7, 2024	EFU	0.65 mi	20 yd	0
May 2, 2024	EF2	4.5 mi	390 yd	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	5.79 mi	1,760 yd	0
May 18, 2019	EF3	18.01 mi	1,760 yd	0
May 19, 2017	EFU	0.03 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 24, 2015	EF1	8.42 mi	350 yd	0
May 30, 2012	EF0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	0.45 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 30, 2007	EF0	1.37 mi	350 yd	0
May 24, 2002	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0
May 24, 2002	F0	0.4 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 30, 2002	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
Mar 30, 2002	F1	3 mi	85 yd	0
Mar 19, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 28, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 25, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 22, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 31, 1995	F0	6 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 25, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1991	F0	0.8 mi	80 yd	0
May 3, 1991	F0	0.7 mi	70 yd	0
Jul 30, 1990	F1	1.2 mi	63 yd	0
Apr 1, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Sep 17, 1988	F1	3 mi	60 yd	0
Sep 17, 1988	F0	4 mi	60 yd	0
Sep 30, 1986	F1	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 11, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
May 17, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 29, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0
Jun 19, 1982	F2	10 mi	100 yd	0
Mar 14, 1982	F3	40.5 mi	173 yd	14
Mar 14, 1982	F2	10 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 10, 1979	F3	25 mi	880 yd	1
Apr 10, 1979	F2	9.6 mi	100 yd	0
Sep 27, 1976	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 28, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	27 yd	0
Apr 15, 1976	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 15, 1976	F3	9.9 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 22, 1973	F2	2 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 23, 1973	F1	1 mi	333 yd	0
Apr 22, 1973	F2	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 22, 1973	F2	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 22, 1973	F2	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
May 13, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 10, 1972	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Feb 18, 1971	F2	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Feb 18, 1971	F2	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 12, 1967	F2	0.1 mi	67 yd	0
May 12, 1965	F2	4.1 mi	440 yd	1
May 5, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 30, 1962	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 14, 1956	F1	0.2 mi	17 yd	0
Jun 16, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 29, 1954	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	1
Apr 27, 1954	F2	11.5 mi	33 yd	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.