Hopkins 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.
35
Tornado reports
182
Hail reports
59
Floods since 1996
689
All events
3
Deaths
$45.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hopkins County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 35 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 F3 Tornado
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were below 20 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures in the single digits and even slightly below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum temperatu…
Nearly 20 hours of continuous rain resulted in nuisance and low-lying flooding across Hopkins County. The county received between 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. The local newspaper reported several county roads were covered with water but these roads typically flood with heavy rain. …
Heavy rain fell across the county followed by heavy sleet and then light snow. As temperatures fell behind the cold front, the water began to freeze on the roads. A few reports of a .25-.30 inch of ice and sleet were reported in the Cumby area. The sleet and ice made travel treac…
A NWS survey team determined a combination of straight line winds and microbursts caused damage in and around the Como area of Hopkins County. Notable damage was first observed west of Como on FM 1567 where two homes sustained minor roof damage and notable tree damage was observe…
Up to 2 of freezing rain and sleet fell across the county causing significant damage to trees, tree branches, utility poles and lines due to the heavy collection of ice. A trained spotter reported 0.50 of freezing rain in Cumby. The newspaper in Sulphur Springs reported over 1.75…
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions persisted across eastern Hopkins County during all of June.
Drought Drought
According the the U.S Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions persisted across the eastern half of Hopkins County during May of 2026.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hopkins County Sheriff reported a large tree down near the intersection of Hwy 19 and FM 1536 just west of Tira.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hopkins County Sheriff reported large trees down near the intersection of CR 3563 and CR 3562 midway between Dike and Sulphur Bluff.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Hopkins County Sheriff reported a large tree down near the intersection of FM 3236 and CR 4508, just north of Sulphur Springs.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions persisted across the eastern half of Hopkins County, with severe drought covering the western half, through all of April 2026.
Drought Drought
D2 and D3 drought conditions occurred across Hopkins County for the entire month.
Drought Drought
D2 and D3 dought conditions occurred across Hopkins County for the entire month.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals up to 1.5 inches were reported in Hopkins County, along with reports of freezing rain accumulations up to 0.25 inches. The highest sleet, snow, and freezing rain totals were reported northwest of Sulphur Springs.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills at or below zero were observed across Hopkins County between January 24th and January 27th.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media produced an image of a tree fallen onto a home in Cumby, causing damage to its roof.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported quarter size hail fell on CR 1157.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph wind gust was measured at the KSLR AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A survey team found areas of enhanced wind damage northwest of Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County. Most of the observed damage was consistent with wind speeds around 90 mph. The most significant damage was observed at the Cross Spur Arena where the front of a metal structure was u…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across the county with several roads blocked. Powerlines were also reported down in some areas.
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Farm to Market 71 was closed due to high water in Birthright.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A high water rescue was reported on Farm to Market Road 71 southwest of Tira.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 2 and 3 inches of snow was reported in Hopkins County.
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.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county early in the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county through the end of the month.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105, or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 degrees across the county each afternoon from August 16 through August 19 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 of July 15th and 16th.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or slightly over 110 degrees occurred on July 2nd when an Excessive Heat Warning was in effect.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th. In addition, excessive heat conditions with heat index values at or slightly over 110 degrees occurred on July 2nd when an Excessive Heat Warning was in…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or above 110 occurred across much of the county on June 29th.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged several lightweight metal structures on a property in the Pickton area. Large tree branches were also knocked down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Sulphur Springs.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 |
| 2022 | 21 | 2 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 21 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 3 |
| 2011 | 35 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 31 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 23 | 1 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1993 | 13 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 1 |
| 1991 | 15 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 1 |
| 1989 | 11 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 4 | 4 |
| 1960 | 3 | 2 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
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