Tornado History

Shelby Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Shelby, Texas. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1950 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.6M, with 3 deaths and 67 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes45
Total Deaths3
Total Injuries67
Property Damage$5.6M
Avg Length4.5 mi
Avg Width188 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Shelby, Texas

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

Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Shelby, Texas with 3 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 23.1 miles in Shelby, Texas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Shelby, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Jul 8, 2024

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Shelby, Texas, April 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.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 13 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1987 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 November 15, 19871987F3 February 12, 19501950F2 January 21, 19731973F2 March 20, 19741974EF2 December 23, 20092009F2 April 26, 19641964F2 March 2, 19991999F2 April 3, 19991999F2 April 3, 19571957F2 January 22, 19651965F2 March 20, 19591959F2 February 17, 19761976EF1 January 11, 20202020EF1 July 8, 20242024F1 February 12, 1950F1 January 20, 1973F1 January 20, 1973EF1 July 8, 2024EF1 July 8, 2024F1 September 5, 1963F1 April 11, 1980F1 April 11, 1980F1 August 12, 1980F1 October 20, 1984EF1 May 11, 2017EF1 February 14, 2026EF1 May 2, 2019F1 April 19, 1982F1 May 2, 1984F1 April 27, 1990F1 April 20, 1996F1 May 3, 2000EF1 April 24, 2019EF1 April 12, 2020EF1 July 8, 2024EF1 July 8, 2024EF1 March 28, 2025F0 April 26, 1964F0 April 26, 1964F0 July 4, 1972F0 April 11, 1980F0 November 3, 1992EF0 June 21, 2011EF0 June 21, 2011EF0 February 18, 2013© 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
November 15, 1987F3Shelby, Texas8 mi200 yd015$2.5M
February 12, 1950F3Shelby, Texas1.9 mi50 yd315$250K
January 21, 1973F2Shelby, Texas8.7 mi200 yd03$250K
March 20, 1974F2Shelby, Texas0.5 mi77 yd00$250K
December 23, 2009EF2Shelby, Texas3.51 mi200 yd00$250K
April 26, 1964F2Shelby, Texas1.9 mi33 yd00$25K
March 2, 1999F2Shelby, Texas1.3 mi150 yd00$15K
April 3, 1999F2Shelby, Texas2.8 mi50 yd00$15K
April 3, 1957F2Shelby, Texas2 mi33 yd00$2K
January 22, 1965F2Shelby, Texas0.1 mi67 yd00$2K
March 20, 1959F2Shelby, Texas5.4 mi880 yd00$250
February 17, 1976F2Shelby, Texas23.1 mi50 yd00$250
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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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