Tornado History
Hardeman Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hardeman, Texas. The records below identify 37 tornadoes from 1954 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $214K, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Hardeman, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Hardeman, Texas with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 8 miles in Hardeman, Texas
Widest tornado: 660.0 yards in Hardeman, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 23, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Hardeman, Texas, May 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: 2021 was the most active year with 6 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 2003 with at least $75K 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 15, 2003 | F2 | Hardeman, Texas | 3.5 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| August 18, 1970 | F2 | Hardeman, Texas | 0.8 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 29, 2001 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 8 mi | 660 yd | 0 | 1 | $60K |
| March 14, 1972 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 16, 1986 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 5, 1977 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 28, 1992 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| June 30, 1954 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| June 27, 1983 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 17, 1955 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 0.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 5, 1962 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 14, 1972 | F1 | Hardeman, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
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.