Tornado History
Nolan Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Nolan, Texas. The records below identify 49 tornadoes from 1954 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $28.1M, with 1 deaths and 101 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Nolan, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 22 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Nolan, Texas with 1 deaths
1986 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (20 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Nolan, Texas
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Nolan, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 13, 1986
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Nolan, Texas, May is the most active month with 22 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1986 was the most active year with 7 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 1986 with at least $25.0M 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 19, 1986 | F3 | Nolan, Texas | 4.5 mi | 600 yd | 1 | 100 | $25.0M |
| March 19, 2020 | EF2 | Nolan, Texas | 4.68 mi | 425 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| March 23, 1973 | F2 | Nolan, Texas | 3.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 27, 1982 | F2 | Nolan, Texas | 5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 28, 1985 | F2 | Nolan, Texas | 1.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 27, 2004 | F1 | Nolan, Texas | 2.8 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| March 4, 2004 | F1 | Nolan, Texas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| April 19, 1986 | F1 | Nolan, Texas | 3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 19, 1972 | F1 | Nolan, Texas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 15, 1965 | F1 | Nolan, Texas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 15, 1965 | F1 | Nolan, Texas | 0 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 28, 1985 | F0 | Nolan, Texas | 0.1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.