Tornado History
Hopkins Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hopkins, Texas. The records below identify 35 tornadoes from 1955 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.8M, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 1961 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 1974 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1969 | F3 | Hopkins, Texas | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 31, 1974 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 4.7 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| November 4, 2022 | EF2 | Hopkins, Texas | 2.9 mi | 160 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 11, 1979 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 8.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 16, 1980 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 2.7 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 26, 1961 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 0.8 mi | 280 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 26, 1961 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 4.7 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 26, 1961 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 3.8 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| March 24, 1962 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 10, 1973 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 0.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 11, 1992 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 4 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| January 14, 1960 | F2 | Hopkins, Texas | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $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.