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Tornado History

Hopkins Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hopkins, Texas. The records below identify 33 tornadoes from 1955 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.8M, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes33
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries6
Property Damage$5.8M
Avg Length2.6 mi
Avg Width101 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Hopkins, Texas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Hopkins, Texas with 0 deaths
1961 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 9.8 miles in Hopkins, Texas
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Hopkins, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 26, 1961

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Hopkins, 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.

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Summary: 1961 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F2 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 11 recorded events.

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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1974 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 October 31, 19741974EF2 November 4, 20222022F2 April 11, 19791979F2 October 16, 19801980F2 March 26, 19611961F2 March 26, 19611961F2 March 26, 19611961F2 March 24, 19621962F2 March 10, 19731973F2 May 11, 19921992F2 January 14, 19601960F2 April 6, 19551955EF1 March 18, 20082008F1 October 18, 19841984F1 May 4, 1960F1 August 29, 1961F1 June 12, 1977F1 February 5, 1986EF1 November 4, 2022EF1 March 2, 2023EF0 January 20, 2010EF0 April 3, 2014EF0 January 20, 2010F0 April 23, 2000EF0 April 29, 2017EF0 April 3, 2012F0 October 2, 1998EF0 January 21, 2018F0 April 5, 1990F0 April 19, 1995EF0 April 3, 2012EF0 April 3, 2012EF0 December 26, 2015© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
October 31, 1974F2Hopkins, Texas4.7 mi40 yd01$2.5M
November 4, 2022EF2Hopkins, Texas2.9 mi160 yd00$1.0M
April 11, 1979F2Hopkins, Texas8.3 mi150 yd00$250K
October 16, 1980F2Hopkins, Texas2.7 mi77 yd00$250K
March 26, 1961F2Hopkins, Texas0.8 mi280 yd00$25K
March 26, 1961F2Hopkins, Texas4.7 mi250 yd00$25K
March 26, 1961F2Hopkins, Texas3.8 mi250 yd01$25K
March 24, 1962F2Hopkins, Texas2 mi300 yd00$25K
March 10, 1973F2Hopkins, Texas0.5 mi150 yd00$25K
May 11, 1992F2Hopkins, Texas4 mi400 yd00$25K
January 14, 1960F2Hopkins, Texas0.3 mi33 yd01$2K
April 6, 1955F2Hopkins, Texas9.8 mi33 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.