Tornado History
Comanche Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Comanche, Texas. The records below identify 39 tornadoes from 1950 through 2015, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $32.0M, with 0 deaths and 18 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Comanche, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Comanche, Texas with 0 deaths
1982 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 25 miles in Comanche, Texas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Comanche, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 9 on May 12, 1982
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Comanche, Texas, April is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1982 was the most active year with 9 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 1990 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 28, 1958 | F3 | Comanche, Texas | 4.9 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 12, 1982 | F3 | Comanche, Texas | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 12, 1982 | F3 | Comanche, Texas | 9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| April 19, 1976 | F3 | Comanche, Texas | 2.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 25, 1990 | F2 | Comanche, Texas | 1.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| October 12, 1993 | F2 | Comanche, Texas | 25 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 12 | $5.0M |
| April 26, 1970 | F2 | Comanche, Texas | 1 mi | 267 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| April 10, 1979 | F2 | Comanche, Texas | 15 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 12, 1982 | F2 | Comanche, Texas | 10 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 14, 1996 | F1 | Comanche, Texas | 0.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 29, 1950 | F1 | Comanche, Texas | 11.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 12, 1982 | F1 | Comanche, Texas | 3 mi | 73 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.