Hamilton 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.
26
Tornado reports
204
Hail reports
44
Floods since 1996
564
All events
0
Deaths
$16.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hamilton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
High water was reported on FM 219 west of Highway 281, at FM 1602 three miles east of Highway 281, and on 5th Street in Hico. The water was several feet deep. County Commissioners estimated road damage at $2 million.
FM 1602 between Highway 281 and Highway 22 was flooded northeast of Hamilton, and Highway 218 was flooded between Hamilton and Pottsville. County Commissioners estimated road damage around $2 million.
The thunderstorms that produced the hail damage in Erath County moved across parts of Hamilton County, the Hico area having the worst damage, estimated at around 2 million dollars.
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media picture indicated several large trees branches blown down across Highway 111 north of the city of Hamilton.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported ping pong ball size hail at FM 1744 and CR 125.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.5 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser relayed a photo that showed 2 inch hail in Lanham.
Hail Hail
A broadcast media chaser measured 4.5 inch diameter hail just east of the intersection of Hwy 22 and CR 224.
Hail Hail
A Facebook post reported baseball size hail on CR 414.
Hail Hail
Hamilton VFD reported baseball sized hail 4 miles north of Hamilton on HWY 281.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station at Hamilton Municipal Airport gusted to 59 mph between 606 and 615 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hamilton VFD reported damaged trees, power poles, and powerlines on the west side of town leading to at least 4 full road blockages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Amateur radio operator reported broken power poles on Coke Street in Hamilton.
Hail Hail
Amateur Radio reported mostly quarter size hail with some larger size up to ping-pong ball.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported that dime to nickel size hail was covering the ground in Hamilton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported downed trees on CR 420 and FM 932 just southeast of Hamilton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile home was pushed off part of its cinder blocks along Hwy 281 north of FM 219.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills dropped to 15 degrees or below across Falls County the morning of the 28th of January. A wind chill of 15 was recorded at KMNZ the morning of January 28th.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills dropped below 5 degrees across the county between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning, January 24th through 27th. The lowest wind chill of -7 was recorded at KMNZ the morning of January 25th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals around 1 fell in Hamilton County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County dispatch relayed a report of multiple spots of water over the road on FM 1602 in eastern Hamilton County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dispatch reported that FM 1602 and Hwy 22 near Lanham had water over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
County dispatch reported that County Road 513 near the intersection of County Road 518 south of Shive was impassible due to flooding.
Hail Hail
Baseball size hail was reported off County Road 513 south of Shive.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS station KMNZ Hamilton Municipal Airport measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph (50 knots).
Hail Hail
Storm chaser reported quarter sized hail south of Hamilton.
High Wind High Wind
KMNZ measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph at 2:23 pm and 3:39 pm. 59 MPH wind gusts were measured at 1:55 PM and 2:35 PM. Sustained wind speeds between 40 to 47 mph occurred from 12:15 pm through 4:15 pm.
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.
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 17 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…
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported 2 inch sized hail in Hico.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An amateur radio report indicated a 62 MPH wind gust measured 2 miles north of Evant.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that CR 531 was closed due to flooding in southern Hamilton County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that several county roads including 531, 612, 614, 615, 631, and 639, as well as a portion of US Hwy 84 were closed due to flooding.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Public report of 1.25 inch hail in Hico.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fire and rescue reported that TX36 was flooded and impassable at CR 414 and 412 with water rescues occurring SE of Hamilton. Flooded underpasses were also reported in Evant at US281 and US84 resulting in vehicle entrapment. Water over the bridge at CR182 was reported as well.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Social media post reported quarter size to half dollar sized hail in Hamilton.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county but improved late in the month.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 2 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 |
| 1994 | 17 | 1 |
| 1993 | 12 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990 | 10 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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