Swisher County, Texas tornadoes

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78confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 28, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total781950 to 2025

Per year1.0average since 1950

Peak monthJune23 of 78

StrongestF4Apr 18, 1970

Deaths23whole paths, see note

Injuries105whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 23 of 78 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 7:00 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 78 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
May 28, 2023	EFU	0.37 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 2021	EF0	3.23 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 2021	EF2	21.25 mi	1,000 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EFU	5.35 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 7, 2019	EFU	1.51 mi	600 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 2017	EFU	0.91 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 2009	EF0	1 mi	75 yd	0	0
Sep 7, 2007	EF0	1.25 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF0	1 mi	500 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF1	4 mi	300 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	3 mi	200 yd	0	3
Apr 21, 2007	EF2	28.75 mi	1,230 yd	0	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF0	2.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Mar 25, 2007	EF0	0.5 mi	25 yd	0	0
Aug 20, 2006	F0	0.3 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2005	F0	0.4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2005	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 2005	F0	0.4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 5, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 5, 2003	F1	5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 5, 2002	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 5, 2002	F2	5 mi	150 yd	2	4
May 5, 2002	F2	5 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 18, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 22, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1995	F1	11 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1995	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	13 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1991	F1	2 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 11, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 11, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	250 yd	0	0
Aug 2, 1989	F0	5 mi	80 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1989	F0	0.5 mi	90 yd	0	0
May 16, 1986	F0	22 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 16, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 28, 1980	F1	6.1 mi	833 yd	0	0
May 28, 1980	F3	2 mi	833 yd	0	0
May 28, 1980	F2	4.9 mi	1,667 yd	0	0
May 28, 1980	F3	6.1 mi	2,333 yd	0	0
Jul 5, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 1979	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 19, 1978	F0	4.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1973	F1	4.7 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1972	F2	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 22, 1971	F2	2.7 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 13, 1971	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 10, 1971	F2	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1971	F1	16.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 18, 1970	F4	65 mi	880 yd	16	42
Apr 17, 1970	F4	96.6 mi	880 yd	5	51
Jun 9, 1968	F1	5.9 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 31, 1968	F1	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 31, 1968	F2	5 mi	3,000 yd	0	0
Jul 2, 1967	F1	0.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1966	F2	36.9 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1966	F1	2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1966	F0	2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1965	F1	13.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 13, 1965	F0	0.2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1964	F2	1 mi	27 yd	0	4
Jul 13, 1963	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1962	F1	5.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1962	F1	2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 1959	F0	1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Mar 25, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1958	F0	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 15, 1957	F3	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 29, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 31, 1953	F1	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 13, 2026.