Tornadoes in Polk County
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched Polk County, Texas between 1959 and 2020. They killed 3 people and injured 48. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 22 April 2020. The most recent was on 22 April 2020.
- 34tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 48injuries
- 322per 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 Polk County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 19 | 56% |
| F1 / EF1 | 4 | 12% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Polk County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2020, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Polk County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Most recent: Onalaska, Texas tornado22 April 2020, EF3, 3 deaths, 33 injuries, 28.5 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado30 March 2002, F3, 6 injuries, 49 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Polk County
- Onalaska, Texas tornado22 April 2020, EF3, 3 deaths, 33 injuries, 28.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.