Kaufman storm history
Storm events recorded in Kaufman, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
768
Total events
37
Tornadoes
205
Hail
86
Floods
8
Deaths
$118.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
An EF-3 tornado did extensive damage as it wound its way through the town of Forney. The tornado began near the intersection of Broad St and N Bois D'arc Street just southwest of Highway 80. As it moved to the northeast, the first significant damage was noted near Aimee St and N …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures in the single digits and slightly below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum temperature…
A small grass fire on the 1300 block of Travis Lane in the city of Kaufman killed an elderly man. The grass fire spread to a nearby mobile home, engulfing the home in flames. Two other family members at the residence were injured.
Excessive Heat Warning conditions occurred across the region August 1st through the 5th. In Kaufman County, daytime high temperatures ranged approximately from 103-109 degrees with overnight lows in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Afternoon heat index values were near or slightly abo…
An average of 9-13 of snow fell across the county. In Terrell, 12 of snow was reported by an amateur radio operator, and the COOP Observer southeast of Kaufman reported 9 of total snow. The local newspaper in Forney reported 10-13 of snow. Also in Forney, a fatal two-vehicle acci…
The first accident occurred shortly before 7:00 this morning on US 175 and SH 274 in Kemp with a semi and two cars. There were 2 injuries at that incident. Approximately 3-4 minutes later there was an accident at US 175 and Business 175 in Kemp with two cars and no injuries. Then…
Significant flash flooding occurred in the southern parts of Kaufman County, especially in the city of Mabank. Numerous roads were flooded and water flowed over several bridges. Over 10 inches of rain fell in Mabank and this led to numerous homes threatened with flood water and a…
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported roads inundated at and around High Street and Delphine Street in Terrell. At least one car had water up to the hood in the picture that was provided.
Hail Hail
A Facebook photo showed golfball size hail in Crandall.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fire and rescue reported roof damage to a home, and a carport displaced 3 miles south of Lawrence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department reported that an 18 wheeler was overturned on Interstate 20 in Terrell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 50 knot (58 mph) wind gust was observed at the Terrell ASOS.
Hail Hail
Facebook video showed large amounts of pea to quarter sized hail falling in Forney.
Hail Hail
Facebook photo showed large amounts of pea to quarter sized fell near Terrell.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING southeast of Forney.
High Wind High Wind
KTRL measured a 63 mph wind gust at 3:24 AM. These winds occurred underneath the anvil of a decaying thunderstorm.
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
Emergency management reported that US 175 and FM 148 between Kaufman and Combine were closed multiple times for flooding through early morning.
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
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county early in the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county late in the month.
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, 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility company reported 37 power poles down along FM 1836 in Kaufman County.
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 June 28 and June 29.
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 flooding at North Catherine Street and West Alamo Dr in Terrell, TX.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported multiple sections of Highway 2727 flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that Washington St at Highway 175 in Kaufman was flooded.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof was blown off a commercial building in Terrell.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 45 | 0 |
| 2023 | 48 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 2 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 39 | 5 |
| 2010 | 21 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 | 28 | 3 |
| 1994 | 40 | 5 |
| 1993 | 15 | 3 |
| 1992 | 18 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 15 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |