Tornadoes in Carson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 106 tornadoes whose paths touched Carson County, Texas between 1951 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 39. The busiest month is June, with 37 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 17 April 1970. The most recent was on 26 May 2025.
- 106tornadoes
- 1death
- 39injuries
- 1,152per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Carson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 73 | 69% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 12% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 3% |
Carson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 15 |
| May | 29 |
| Jun | 37 |
| Jul | 11 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Carson County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Pampa, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 130 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado26 May 2025, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Carson County
- Pampa, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 130 miles long
- Fritch, Texas tornado27 June 1992, F4, 7 injuries, 20 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.