Tornado History
Oldham Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Oldham, Texas. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1958 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $253K, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Oldham, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Oldham, Texas with 0 deaths
1989 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 27.3 miles in Oldham, Texas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Oldham, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 15, 1989
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Oldham, Texas, May is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1989 was the most active year with 5 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 1989 with at least $250K 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 16, 1989 | F1 | Oldham, Texas | 3 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| June 11, 1971 | F1 | Oldham, Texas | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 15, 1989 | F1 | Oldham, Texas | 4 mi | 210 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 15, 1958 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 4.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 27, 1979 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| June 3, 1961 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 27.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 28, 1967 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 30, 1967 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 1974 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 10, 1975 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 12, 1989 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 15, 1989 | F0 | Oldham, Texas | 2.5 mi | 60 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.