Tornado History
Cochran Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cochran, Texas. The records below identify 38 tornadoes from 1956 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $25.3M, with 0 deaths and 20 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Cochran, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Cochran, Texas with 0 deaths
1961 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 42.8 miles in Cochran, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,725.0 yards in Cochran, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 23, 2022
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cochran, Texas, May is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1961 was the most active year with 5 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 1970 with at least $25.0M 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 17, 1970 | F4 | Cochran, Texas | 2 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 20 | $25.0M |
| March 23, 2007 | EF2 | Cochran, Texas | 1.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $175K |
| June 9, 1965 | F2 | Cochran, Texas | 10.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 23, 2022 | EF2 | Cochran, Texas | 1.66 mi | 1400 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 5, 2025 | EF2 | Cochran, Texas | 9.92 mi | 1725 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 17, 1971 | F1 | Cochran, Texas | 4.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 23, 1973 | F1 | Cochran, Texas | 3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 23, 1973 | F1 | Cochran, Texas | 3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 31, 1992 | F1 | Cochran, Texas | 2 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| May 14, 1973 | F1 | Cochran, Texas | 2.3 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 23, 2007 | EF0 | Cochran, Texas | 0.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| May 16, 1969 | F0 | Cochran, Texas | 42.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.