Tornado History
Parmer Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Parmer, Texas. The records below identify 49 tornadoes from 1955 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.7M, with 1 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Parmer, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Parmer, Texas with 1 deaths
1991 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 70.1 miles in Parmer, Texas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Parmer, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on May 10, 1991
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Parmer, Texas, June is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1991 was the most active year with 6 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 1992 with at least $3.0M 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 17, 1970 | F4 | Parmer, Texas | 7.4 mi | 880 yd | 1 | 3 | $2.5M |
| October 11, 1960 | F3 | Parmer, Texas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| March 27, 1992 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 10 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 17, 1980 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 45 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 10, 1991 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| June 11, 1964 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 18.3 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 12, 1964 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 2 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 24, 1957 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 70.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 12, 1960 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 3 | $2K |
| March 19, 1967 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 0.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 16, 1969 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 12, 1964 | F2 | Parmer, Texas | 8.8 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
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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.