Tornado History

Kelton Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Kelton, Texas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2003 through 2025. The strongest matching rating is F2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is June 6, 2025, and minimum reported property damage totals $200K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$200K
Avg Length5.5 mi
Avg Width771 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Kelton, Texas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Kelton, Texas with 0 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Kelton, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Kelton, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 15, 2003

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Kelton, Texas, May is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$200K$20K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2003 with at least $200K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 May 15, 20032003EF2 May 16, 20172017EF1 February 26, 20232023EFU June 6, 20252025© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 15, 2003F2Wheeler, Texas10 mi1760 yd00$200K
May 16, 2017EF2Wheeler, Texas9.18 mi1250 yd00N/A
February 26, 2023EF1Wheeler, Texas1.88 mi50 yd00N/A
June 6, 2025EFUWheeler, Texas0.92 mi25 yd00N/A
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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