Tornadoes in Hale County
The Storm Prediction Center records 142 tornadoes whose paths touched Hale County, Texas between 1955 and 2024. They killed 11 people and injured 156. The busiest month is May, with 48 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 17 April 1970. The most recent was on 3 May 2024.
- 142tornadoes
- 11deaths
- 156injuries
- 1,413per 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 Hale County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 74 | 52% |
| F1 / EF1 | 44 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 6 | 4% |
Hale County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 9 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 24 |
| May | 48 |
| Jun | 45 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 7 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Hale County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Plainview, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 5 deaths, 51 injuries, 96.6 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado3 May 2024, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Hale County
- Plainview, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 5 deaths, 51 injuries, 96.6 miles long
- Plainview, Texas tornado2 June 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 76 injuries, 39.3 miles long
- Plainview, Texas tornado15 April 1973, F3, 2 deaths, 26 injuries, 7.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.