Tornado History
Hardin Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hardin, Texas. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1964 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.4M, with 1 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Hardin, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Hardin, Texas with 1 deaths
1973 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 16 miles in Hardin, Texas
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Hardin, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 12, 2001
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Hardin, Texas, October 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: 1973 was the most active year with 3 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 2004 with at least $600K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2004 | F2 | Hardin, Texas | 3 mi | 600 yd | 1 | 0 | $500K |
| March 19, 1964 | F2 | Hardin, Texas | 0.2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 28, 1974 | F2 | Hardin, Texas | 8.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 30, 1967 | F2 | Hardin, Texas | 3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 5, 1994 | F2 | Hardin, Texas | 2 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 1 | $3K |
| January 10, 1970 | F2 | Hardin, Texas | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| October 28, 2002 | F1 | Hardin, Texas | 2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| November 23, 2004 | F1 | Hardin, Texas | 16 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| December 19, 1973 | F1 | Hardin, Texas | 0.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 22, 1979 | F1 | Hardin, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 23, 1970 | F1 | Hardin, Texas | 0.1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 28, 1978 | F1 | Hardin, Texas | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.