Archer County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
31
Tornado reports
477
Hail reports
33
Floods since 1996
859
All events
0
Deaths
$6.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Archer County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 30 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Flood Flood
Archer County Dispatch reported that the Texas State Department of Transportation responded to roadway flooding along a portion of Texas State Highway 79, south of Archer City. The location and event time are approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by amateur radio.
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from quarter to golf ball during the event time. The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Numerous spotters and chasers observed a tornado east of State Highway 79 and near Coleman Road. The tornado occurred over open pastureland with the only known damage occurring to some cattle feeders near Coleman Road. Much of the tornado path is estimated.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Spotters observed a tornado northwest of Scotland. No damage was reported and the location of the tornado is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust captured by a vehicle anemometer along Texas Highway 25, south of Mankins. The location is approximate.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of mainly sleet and some snow during this event, producing 1 to 2 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (2 inches) was reported near Scotland. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
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Heat Heat
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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
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 2 |
| 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 | 24 | 2 |
| 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 |
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