Tornado History
Parker Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Parker, Texas. The records below identify 77 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10.3M, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Parker, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.1 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 25 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Parker, Texas with 0 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (16 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Parker, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,150.0 yards in Parker, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 25, 1990
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Parker, Texas, May is the most active month with 25 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1990 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 1982 with at least $2.8M 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 25, 1990 | F4 | Parker, Texas | 10 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 28, 2026 | EF3 | Parker, Texas | 2.59 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| May 12, 1982 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 6 | $2.5M |
| May 12, 1976 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 12, 1976 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 2, 1980 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 4.5 mi | 277 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 12, 1982 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 20 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 2, 1986 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 10 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| May 6, 1973 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 6, 1973 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| June 8, 1975 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 19, 1976 | F2 | Parker, Texas | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.