Bosque storm history
Storm events recorded in Bosque, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
639
Total events
39
Tornadoes
246
Hail
63
Floods
5
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado formed over the central part of Lake Whitney at approximately 1610 CST. The tornado moved south and dissipated near the dam at 1625 CST. The tornado caused two deaths, both of which occurred in the same home, but no other injuries. The most significant damaged occurred …
A father and his son were struck by lightning walking home from the bus stop. The father died the same day but the son died weeks later, in June.
According to late published newspaper reports, a man was found dead inside his truck which was submerged in a creek that feeds into the upper end of Lake Whitney / Brazos River in Bosque County. Reports suggest the truck was driving on Bosque County Road 1190, when the vehicle wa…
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that Highway 6 was closed in Iredell, and that most low water crossings across the north half of the county were closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that FM 216 north of Iredell was closed at 10 AM due to water over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that FM 56 near Brazos Point was closed due to water over the road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Broadcast media relayed a photo of measured 2.11 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media relayed a photo of measured 2.76 inch hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail between Kopperl and Lakeside Village.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported that water was covering some roads in Clifton.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported 1 inch hail near Iredell.
Hail Hail
Clifton PD reported half dollar size hail in Clifton.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported quarter sized hail in Meridian.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind Chills as low at 5 degrees occurred a few more nights across parts of the region.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values between 5-10 degrees were observed across the region during the overnight and morning hours of January 6, 2025.
Hail Hail
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 across much of the county on August 23 2024.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 across much of the county on August 20 2024.
Heat Heat
Heat index values met or exceeded 105 across much of the county from August 13 to August 23 2024.
Heat Heat
High temperatures of 103 or greater, and/or heat index values of 105 or greater impacted much of the county during the afternoon hours of August 7 and 8.
Heat Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 103, and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon on August 1 and 2.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees at the end of July, extending into early August.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or above 110 occurred across much of the county on June 29th.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or above 110 occurred across much of the county on June 27th.
Heat Heat
Above average temperatures stretched from June 24th through the end of the month and into July. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed, as temperatures soared over 100 degrees and/or heat index values recorded over 105 d…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported multiple county road closures due to flooding including CR 4235. Several bridge approaches were washed out.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported quarter-sized hail in Norse.
Hail Hail
Public reported half dollar size hail 6 miles WNW of Whitney.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported road closings on CR 1743 due to water over bridges.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported road closing on CR 1120 due to water over crossings/bridges.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported road closings on CR 1190 near Kopperl due to water over crossings/bridges.
Hail Hail
Media sent a photo of estimated tennis-ball size hail in between Meridian and Cranfills Gap in Bosque County.
Hail Hail
Public reported golf ball size hail in Cranfills Gap.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported numerous roads were washed out in western Bosque County. Water rescue teams unable to access an emergency scene due to high water.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported nickel size hail 2 miles north of Iredell.
Hail Hail
Heat Heat
High temperatures reached or exceeded 103 and/or maximum heat index values reached or exceeded 105 each afternoon over the weekend of September 23-24.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 each afternoon across the county on September 7 and 8 2023.
Heat Heat
High temperatures reached at least 103 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon from Tuesday September 5 through Saturday September 9 2023.
Drought Drought
Extreme to exceptional drought conditions impacted the county but showed slight improvement during the middle of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported 8 downed power poles on State Highway 22 east of Cranfills Gap.
Heat Heat
Temperatures reached 103 or greater and/or heat indices reached 105 or greater across the county each afternoon from August 17 through August 27 2023.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures on several afternoons from August 17th though the 27th either reached or exceeded 105 degrees or heat indices climbed over 110 degree. In addition to Heat Advisories in effect during this period, Excessive Heat Warnings were also needed at times.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions impacted the county throughout the month. Drought conditions worsened to exceptional drought late in the month.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 3 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 4 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000 | 25 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 14 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 1 |
| 1995 | 26 | 0 |
| 1994 | 28 | 4 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 3 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 4 | 2 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |