Scurry County, Texas tornadoes

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43 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 1, 2022, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total431950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay21 of 43
StrongestF3May 24, 1968
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

210 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 12May: 21Jun: 4Jul: 1Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 21 of 43 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 2: 012 PM: 0: 3: 13 PM: 8: 7: 36 PM: 7: 3: 29 PM: 2: 3: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 2: 1: 1: 3: 2: 1: 0: 1: 3: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 3: 2: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
26
EF1
12
EF2
2
EF3
3

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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F3, May 24, 1968

2 mile path Longest path

19 miles, F2

April 26, 1963, whole path Widest

880 yards, F0

May 16, 1958

All 43 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 1, 2022EF20.35 mi150 yd00
May 18, 2021EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2021EF02.61 mi50 yd00
Apr 30, 2019EF01.48 mi100 yd00
Apr 16, 2016EF00.91 mi300 yd00
Apr 22, 2015EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Apr 23, 2008EF11.74 mi100 yd00
Apr 23, 2008EF05.06 mi50 yd00
Oct 13, 2004F00.6 mi50 yd00
May 25, 2004F02 mi50 yd00
May 4, 2002F00.5 mi200 yd00
May 31, 1995F10.5 mi50 yd00
May 12, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 18, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 22, 1992F00.5 mi73 yd00
May 13, 1992F01.5 mi60 yd00
Jun 14, 1991F14.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 14, 1991F10.7 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 1991F00.4 mi30 yd00
Apr 7, 1984F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 17, 1982F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 11, 1982F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 3, 1981F00.5 mi30 yd00
May 28, 1978F01 mi30 yd00
May 22, 1975F00.5 mi20 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 22, 20261 SW FluvannaNot 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.