Tornado History
Deaf Smith Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Deaf Smith, Texas. The records below identify 41 tornadoes from 1957 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $825K, with 0 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Deaf Smith, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 16 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Deaf Smith, Texas with 0 deaths
1978 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 6.1 miles in Deaf Smith, Texas
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Deaf Smith, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 19, 1967
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Deaf Smith, Texas, May is the most active month with 16 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1978 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 1978 with at least $500K 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 19, 1971 | F3 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 6.1 mi | 133 yd | 0 | 24 | N/A |
| May 25, 1996 | F2 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| June 1, 1967 | F2 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 4.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 25, 2025 | EF1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 0.59 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 15, 1976 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 7, 1981 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 16, 1958 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 3.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 19, 1971 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 2, 1972 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 21, 1972 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 5.9 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 21, 1972 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 1974 | F1 | Deaf Smith, Texas | 3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.