Tornado History
Jeff Davis Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jeff Davis, Texas. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1954 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jeff Davis, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Jeff Davis, Texas with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 3.5 miles in Jeff Davis, Texas
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Jeff Davis, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 29, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jeff Davis, Texas, May is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2007 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 1999 with at least $10K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 1999 | F1 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 1.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 23, 1961 | F0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 0.5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 14, 1969 | F0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 15, 1976 | F0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 26, 1996 | F0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 4, 1997 | F0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 28, 1999 | F0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 29, 2007 | EF0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 3.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 29, 2007 | EF0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 1.38 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 29, 2007 | EF0 | Jeff Davis, Texas | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 1, 1954 | Unknown | Jeff Davis, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| May 26, 2023 | EFU | Jeff Davis, Texas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.