Taylor County, Texas tornadoes

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70confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: March 19, 2020, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total701950 to 2025

Per year0.9average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 70

StrongestF3May 25, 1976

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries29whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 70 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 3:00 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

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 70 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Mar 19, 2020	EF1	0.23 mi	35 yd	0	0
Mar 19, 2020	EF2	10.86 mi	425 yd	0	0
May 18, 2019	EF1	8.66 mi	550 yd	0	0
May 18, 2019	EF2	5.04 mi	388 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2017	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 2011	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 2007	EF0	0.34 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 27, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 4, 2004	F1	12 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 4, 2004	F2	10 mi	440 yd	0	2
Mar 4, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 24, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 7, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 29, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 25, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 31, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 31, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 11, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1993	F1	5 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 21, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 5, 1990	F2	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1985	F2	4 mi	300 yd	1	0
Jun 5, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 30, 1983	F1	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Mar 14, 1982	F3	40.5 mi	173 yd	0	14
Mar 14, 1982	F2	10 mi	150 yd	0	0
Mar 14, 1982	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 30, 1979	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 2, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1979	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 2, 1979	F1	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 3, 1978	F2	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 20, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1976	F3	20.3 mi	300 yd	0	1
Jun 9, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 26, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1974	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 6, 1973	F1	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 10, 1973	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Jul 3, 1972	F1	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1970	F2	0.1 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 4, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 4, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 4, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 4, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 4, 1969	F0	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 5, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1962	F0	0.8 mi	27 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1962	F1	1 mi	17 yd	0	5
Mar 16, 1961	F2	22.4 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1960	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1959	F1	4.7 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 10, 1959	F1	4.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1958	F1	0.7 mi	67 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1958	F1	1.3 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 8, 1957	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 1957	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 12, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1951	F1	4.9 mi	20 yd	0	6

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Mar 10, 2026	Potosi	Not 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.

Cities

Cities in Taylor County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

Abilene 38

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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.