Wichita County, Texas tornadoes

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64confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: April 27, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports 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

Total641950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 64

StrongestF5Apr 3, 1964

Deaths52whole paths, see note

Injuries1,889whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 64 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 5:00 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

EF5

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 64 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Apr 27, 2024	EF1	6.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 2024	EF0	1.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 22, 2020	EF1	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 2020	EF1	1.7 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 22, 2020	EF0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EF2	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 18, 2017	EFU	1.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 2015	EF0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 2015	EF0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 9, 2015	EF0	3.25 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 8, 2015	EF0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 7, 2014	EF0	0.2 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 2008	EF1	2 mi	200 yd	0	1
Apr 7, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 6, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 30, 2001	F0	0.2 mi	15 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 2001	F1	4.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2000	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1997	F1	0.7 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 26, 1995	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 26, 1995	F0	4 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Feb 21, 1994	F0	0.5 mi	13 yd	0	0
May 1, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 9, 1990	F1	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1983	F1	6.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F4	46.9 mi	1,320 yd	42	1740
Apr 10, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 10, 1979	F2	74.1 mi	1,056 yd	1	3
Sep 12, 1977	F0	5.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 20, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1977	F1	6.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1977	F1	7.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 19, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 1977	F1	2 mi	77 yd	0	0
May 22, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1974	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 30, 1967	F2	1.9 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 30, 1967	F1	10.4 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 3, 1964	F5	4.7 mi	500 yd	7	111
May 30, 1963	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1962	F3	3.3 mi	100 yd	0	13
Jul 21, 1961	F1	0.2 mi	517 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1961	F2	3 mi	33 yd	0	2
Nov 17, 1958	F2	4.9 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 2, 1958	F3	16.4 mi	333 yd	1	14
May 26, 1955	F2	1.3 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1954	F3	5.9 mi	50 yd	1	4
Aug 11, 1953	F2	0.1 mi	880 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1953	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Mar 17, 1952	F1	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 9, 1951	F2	4.9 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1951	F2	1.5 mi	17 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 12, 2026.