Tornadoes in Lubbock County
The Storm Prediction Center records 105 tornadoes whose paths touched Lubbock County, Texas between 1955 and 2025. They killed 26 people and injured 513. The busiest month is May, with 32 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 11 May 1970. The most recent was on 5 June 2025.
- 105tornadoes
- 26deaths
- 513injuries
- 1,172per 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 Lubbock County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 66 | 63% |
| F1 / EF1 | 21 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 13 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | <1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 2% |
Lubbock 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 | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 32 |
| Jun | 21 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 11 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Lubbock County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Lubbock, Texas tornado11 May 1970, F5, 26 deaths, 500 injuries, 8.4 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado24 May 1957, F3, 1 injury, 37.3 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado5 June 2025, EF1, 2.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lubbock County
- Lubbock, Texas tornado11 May 1970, F5, 26 deaths, 500 injuries, 8.4 miles long
- Lubbock, Texas tornado21 April 1957, F4, 6 injuries, 15.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.