Tornado History
Baylor Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Baylor, Texas. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1957 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $806K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Baylor, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Baylor, Texas with 0 deaths
1981 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 12.7 miles in Baylor, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Baylor, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 24, 1981
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Baylor, Texas, May is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1981 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2025 with at least $600K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 1980 | F4 | Baylor, Texas | 8.4 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 29, 2025 | EF3 | Baylor, Texas | 3.7 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| April 29, 2025 | EF2 | Baylor, Texas | 6 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| August 12, 1957 | F2 | Baylor, Texas | 0.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 6, 1971 | F2 | Baylor, Texas | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 10, 1979 | F2 | Baylor, Texas | 10.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 7, 1957 | F2 | Baylor, Texas | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 15, 1976 | F2 | Baylor, Texas | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 27, 2024 | EF1 | Baylor, Texas | 12.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| March 8, 1958 | F1 | Baylor, Texas | 1.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 23, 1964 | F1 | Baylor, Texas | 1 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| May 20, 1979 | F1 | Baylor, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.