Tornado History
Gaines Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gaines, Texas. The records below identify 40 tornadoes from 1957 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.9M, with 0 deaths and 28 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Gaines, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Gaines, Texas with 0 deaths
1980 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 15 miles in Gaines, Texas
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Gaines, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Sep 25, 1980
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Gaines, Texas, April is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1980 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 1982 with at least $2.8M 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, 1969 | F3 | Gaines, Texas | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 12, 1982 | F2 | Gaines, Texas | 15 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 17 | $2.5M |
| April 10, 1997 | F2 | Gaines, Texas | 2.6 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| June 18, 1961 | F2 | Gaines, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| November 16, 2015 | EF2 | Gaines, Texas | 5.57 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 28, 1982 | F1 | Gaines, Texas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 9 | $250K |
| April 10, 1997 | F1 | Gaines, Texas | 2.2 mi | 130 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 1, 1999 | F1 | Gaines, Texas | 2.5 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| April 21, 1957 | F1 | Gaines, Texas | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 3, 1958 | F1 | Gaines, Texas | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 16, 1989 | F1 | Gaines, Texas | 2.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 2, 1989 | F0 | Gaines, Texas | 0.6 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.