Shackelford County, Texas tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: May 18, 2025, EF2. 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

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay16 of 26
StrongestF3May 7, 1961
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 Shackelford County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 5May: 16Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 16 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 0: 33 PM: 4: 2: 46 PM: 0: 3: 49 PM: 2: 0: 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

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 5: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 6: 2: 0: 1: 1: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
15
EF1
4
EF2
5
EF3
2

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

F3, May 7, 1961

3.6 mile path Longest path

30 miles, F0

March 4, 2004, whole path Widest

800 yards, F2

May 15, 2003
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 18, 2025EF20.8 mi150 yd00
Mar 19, 2020EF25.38 mi135 yd00
May 29, 2016EF01.71 mi50 yd00
Apr 24, 2011EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 23, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 8, 2007EF06.54 mi50 yd00
May 5, 2006F11.5 mi75 yd00
Mar 4, 2004F00.1 mi25 yd00
Mar 4, 2004F030 mi75 yd00
May 15, 2003F11 mi150 yd00
May 15, 2003F01 mi50 yd00
May 15, 2003F21.5 mi800 yd00
May 15, 2003F21.5 mi450 yd00
May 15, 2003F12 mi150 yd00
Apr 23, 2003F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 12, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 26, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 26, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 29, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 29, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 29, 1994F32 mi400 yd00
May 29, 1994F02 mi100 yd00
Feb 19, 1994F20.1 mi10 yd00
May 4, 1989F10.2 mi10 yd00
May 28, 1987F00.2 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 11, 20263 SSW IbexNot 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.