Archer storm history
Storm events recorded in Archer, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
840
Total events
27
Tornadoes
467
Hail
32
Floods
0
Deaths
$6.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by amateur radio. The location is approximate.
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down. The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous confirmations, including at least one relayed image, of power poles snapped along U.S. Highway 281 near Half House Road. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated wind gust near the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and FM1954. The report was relayed by amateur radio.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An estimated wind gust in the community of Holiday. The report was relayed by amateur radio. The location is approximate.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado was observed by storm chasers northwest of Archer City. No damage was reported and the specific location of the tornado is estimated.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by amateur radio.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple power poles blown down. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Lightning Lightning
Relayed social media images show a house fire caused by a suspected lightning strike. Event time is estimated.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by amateur radio.
Hail Hail
Lightning Lightning
A house fire was reported due to a suspected lightning strike. Event time is approximate.
Hail Hail
Event time is estimated from radar observations.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Storm total snowfall accumulation ranged from 1 to 4 inches in the county, with the highest total of 4 inches measured near the Scotland community.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Drought Drought
Wildfire Wildfire
The Friday Fire burned 362 acres in northern portions of Archer County.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Wildfire Wildfire
The 'Coppermine Fire' spread over 550 acres across central Archer County.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 | 29 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 3 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 39 | 1 |
| 2004 | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 | 47 | 0 |
| 2002 | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 30 | 0 |
| 2000 | 32 | 2 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 |
| 1994 | 36 | 3 |
| 1993 | 19 | 0 |
| 1992 | 16 | 1 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 14 | 2 |
| 1985 | 9 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 7 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |