Tornado History

Palo Pinto Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Palo Pinto, Texas. The records below identify 48 tornadoes from 1952 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.6M, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes48
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries13
Property Damage$2.6M
Avg Length1.7 mi
Avg Width138 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Palo Pinto, Texas

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

Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 21 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Palo Pinto, Texas with 0 deaths
2015 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 9.73 miles in Palo Pinto, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Palo Pinto, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 18, 2025

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Palo Pinto, Texas, May is the most active month with 21 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2015 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 15 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.

$755K$76K$8K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2025 with at least $755K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 April 28, 20262026F3 May 12, 19821982F2 August 23, 19801980F2 June 8, 19751975EF1 May 18, 20252025F1 October 30, 19791979F1 April 21, 19811981F1 April 5, 20032003EF1 May 19, 20152015EF1 March 21, 20222022F1 November 17, 19581958EF1 March 13, 20192019EF1 May 18, 20252025F1 October 11, 19541954F1 April 15, 1976F1 April 10, 1979F1 September 19, 1996F1 August 30, 1966F1 May 6, 1971F1 May 6, 1971F1 May 6, 1971F1 April 2, 1980F1 April 5, 1990F1 April 25, 1990EF1 December 13, 2022EF1 May 11, 2023EF0 April 9, 2008EF0 April 23, 2008F0 December 29, 2006F0 March 17, 1952F0 March 17, 2003F0 May 4, 1960F0 May 19, 1984F0 April 19, 1986F0 May 28, 1987F0 May 28, 1987F0 March 26, 1994F0 April 19, 1995EF0 April 9, 2008EF0 May 15, 2013EF0 May 19, 2015EF0 May 19, 2015EF0 May 26, 2015EF0 May 26, 2015EF0 May 26, 2015EF0 May 18, 2025EFU May 18, 2019EFU May 18, 2025© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 28, 2026EF3Palo Pinto, Texas2.07 mi800 yd05$300K
May 12, 1982F3Palo Pinto, Texas4 mi100 yd00$2K
August 23, 1980F2Palo Pinto, Texas4.3 mi73 yd00$250K
June 8, 1975F2Palo Pinto, Texas0 mi33 yd00N/A
May 18, 2025EF1Palo Pinto, Texas2.11 mi995 yd04$750K
October 30, 1979F1Palo Pinto, Texas8.9 mi50 yd02$250K
April 21, 1981F1Palo Pinto, Texas7.7 mi100 yd01$250K
April 5, 2003F1Palo Pinto, Texas0.3 mi100 yd00$250K
May 19, 2015EF1Palo Pinto, Texas0.75 mi200 yd00$230K
March 21, 2022EF1Palo Pinto, Texas9.73 mi400 yd00$75K
November 17, 1958F1Palo Pinto, Texas7.8 mi67 yd00$25K
March 13, 2019EF1Palo Pinto, Texas2.3 mi250 yd00$10K
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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.

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