Eastland County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
56
Tornado reports
270
Hail reports
52
Floods since 1996
700
All events
4
Deaths
$20.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Eastland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 56 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.
A National Weather Service storm survey crew found evidence of EF-3 damage to the south of the city of Cisco. The tornado began as a small funnel, just west of State Highway 206, before making a slow trek eastward. As the tornado grew, the damage occurred to several buildings alo…
Several wildfire burning in Eastland County were combined into the Eastland Complex. The complex consisted of the Walling, Wheat Field, Kidd, Oak Mott, Blowing Basin, Mangum, and Cedar Mountain Fires. The initial fire was the Walling Fire that started on March 16th. Three more fi…
A 24 year old female was killed in a chain reaction accident on Ranger Hill in rainy conditions.
The East Sidwynicks Fire began east of Carbon and burned around 3000 acres. The north side of Gorman was evacuated as a result of the fire. One firefighter died while fighting the fire and 6 more were injured. The firefighter that died was struck by a vehicle while trying to esca…
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 15 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures in the single digits to -8 degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum temperature on the 15th was o…
Flooding of residences around Lake Leon continued from residual floodwaters flowing into the lake. Over 200 homes sustained flood damage.
A grass fire burned more than 35,000 acres in the southeastern part of the county and forced evacuations of the nearby towns of Carbon, Gorman, and Desdemona. The community of Kokomo was essentially demolished. Thirty-six buildings, including homes, were destroyed. Numerous lives…
Widespread damage occurred across Eastland. The worst damage was in the east and south parts of town. Roof damage occurred to at least 150 homes. There were numerous reports of broken windows and damage to cars. Some locals claim this was the worse hailstorm in Eastland in 50 yea…
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Desdemona Fire reported multiple large tree limbs of 6 to 8 inches in diameter were snapped and broken northeast of the town.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Observation sites in Eastland County recorded wind chills at or below 0 degrees on the 25th and 26th of January. The lowest wind chill of -10 was recorded at KGZN the morning of January 25th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals up to 1.5 inches were reported in Eastland County. The highest sleet and snow total was reported north of Cisco.
Drought Drought
According to the U.S Drought Monitor, Severe Drought (D2) appeared across Eastland County early in November, but improved late in the month following a couple rounds of beneficial rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos were received of multiple trees snapped and branches down just east of Desdemona.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A fifth wheel trailer blown was over off FM 2731 north of Rising Star, and scattered tree damage was also reported in the same area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines were downed on N. Anderson, which blocked the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damage was reported at a property in western Eastland County, along TX-206 and south of FM 221. Metal paneling was pulled off the roof of a barn, a trailer was overturned and tree branches were broken.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado began just southwest of the intersection of Highway 112 and County Road 331 near the city of Morton Valley. Tree damage was observed along Highway 112, County Road 331, and County Road 334 where large 4 to 5 inch tree branches were snapped. A house sustained some …
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was reported near Cross Plains. The location was estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Eastland AWOS station (KGZN) measured a 60 mph (52 knot) wind gust.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 2 inch hail.
Hail Hail
A Facebook photo showed tennis ball sized hail fell near Cisco.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 2.25 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 62 mph (54 knot) wind gust was measured at the Cisco AWOS (KGZN).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported via social media pictures of paneling removed from a gas station awning, and scattered trees that were snapped. A glass window of a business was shattered.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media report with photos showed planes and hangars that were destroyed at the Eastland Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media photos showed widespread wind damage across Olden.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING east of Ranger.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media pictures showed damage to the metal roof of a home, and a wall removed from a sheet metal outbuilding in Eastland.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind Chills as low at 10 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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Southwest of Cisco, CR 145 and CR 187 were closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage occurred at the Stephens Bay RV Park at Lake Leon. A few fences were damaged, the roof of a dilapidated barn was partially torn off and a few RVs were turned on their sides. The metal awning of at least one free-standing car port was also peeled off.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 across much of the county from August 20 through August 23 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
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…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado developed in southwestern Eastland county and continued towards the east-northeast, where it damaged some trees along CR 376 and CR 240. It continued strengthening and caused significant damage to two neighboring properties along CR 223. On the first property, it …
Hail Hail
A photo shared on social media indicated tennis ball sized hail 10 miles east of Cross Plains.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report indicated a flooded home with several inches of water in the yard in Rising Star, TX.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio reported 2 inch hail around 0.9 miles northwest of Cisco.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail fell 2.7 miles northeast of Magnum.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter hail fell 0.9 miles northeast of Carbon.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures dropped to or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit across much of the county on the mornings of January 14 and 15.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county but improved by the middle of the month.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 | 22 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 3 |
| 2002 | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 | 17 | 2 |
| 2000 | 19 | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 | 30 | 1 |
| 1996 | 20 | 1 |
| 1995 | 9 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 21 | 0 |
| 1992 | 15 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 18 | 2 |
| 1988 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 1 |
| 1985 | 11 | 2 |
| 1983 | 6 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 8 | 4 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 6 | 2 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 3 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
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