Tornado History
Hale Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hale, Texas. The records below identify 133 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $37.1M, with 8 deaths and 151 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Hale, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.8 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 49 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Hale, Texas with 4 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (30 events)
Longest tornado: 34.6 miles in Hale, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Hale, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 4, 1967
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Hale, Texas, May is the most active month with 49 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1992 was the most active year with 11 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 1965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1965 | F4 | Hale, Texas | 34.6 mi | 200 yd | 4 | 76 | $25.0M |
| April 17, 1970 | F4 | Hale, Texas | 19.8 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 47 | $2.5M |
| April 15, 1973 | F3 | Hale, Texas | 7.6 mi | 200 yd | 2 | 26 | N/A |
| April 21, 1957 | F2 | Hale, Texas | 11.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 21, 1957 | F2 | Hale, Texas | 11.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 31, 1968 | F2 | Hale, Texas | 3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 6, 1989 | F2 | Hale, Texas | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 25, 2019 | EF2 | Hale, Texas | 1.69 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 21, 2007 | EF2 | Hale, Texas | 4.5 mi | 1230 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| April 26, 1998 | F2 | Hale, Texas | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 15, 1957 | F2 | Hale, Texas | 2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 22, 1955 | F2 | Hale, Texas | 20.7 mi | 400 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.