Walker County, Texas tornadoes

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20confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: May 10, 2021, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports 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

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary6 of 20
StrongestF2Feb 10, 1981
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries22whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 6Feb: 3Mar: 1Apr: 2May: 2Jun: 2Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January is the peak month, with 6 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 2: 0: 112 PM: 2: 3: 33 PM: 1: 0: 46 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 42000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
4
EF2
4

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

F2, February 10, 1981

1 deaths, 8 injuries Strongest

F2, February 10, 1981

19.9 mile path Longest path

26.4 miles, F2

June 4, 1973, whole path Widest

440 yards, F0

October 16, 1971
Every tornado

All 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 10, 2021EF00.57 mi50 yd00
Apr 2, 2017EF00.5 mi30 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF00.2 mi25 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF00.37 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 2008EF00.01 mi20 yd00
Apr 3, 1999F00.3 min/a00
Jan 1, 1999F00.3 min/a00
Jan 1, 1999F00.3 min/a01
Jan 1, 1999F12.5 min/a07
Jan 21, 1998F13 mi200 yd00
Oct 23, 1997F12 mi50 yd00
May 13, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 9, 1983F00.5 mi20 yd00
Feb 9, 1983F12 mi40 yd00
Feb 10, 1981F219.9 mi100 yd18
Jun 4, 1973F226.4 mi40 yd00
Oct 16, 1971F01 mi440 yd00
Jul 24, 1963F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 31, 1957F22 mi100 yd02
Dec 3, 1952F213.3 mi100 yd04
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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.