Lamar storm history
Storm events recorded in Lamar, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
733
Total events
46
Tornadoes
258
Hail
48
Floods
12
Deaths
$66.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado formed near Brookston in western Lamar County and tracked rapidly northeastward, passing to the northwest of Paris, Texas before exiting the northern edge of Lamar County, east of Arthur City. The tornado continued into Choctaw County Oklahoma and additional information…
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 2 and -5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the maximum temperature on the 15th was on…
Numerous people were treated for heat-related illnesses at Paris Regional Medical Center. A high school athlete collapsed on the field during a practice on Tuesday, and a woman passed out in her car on Lamar Avenue. Two men were found suffering from possible heat stroke on Bonham…
Up to 1 of freezing rain fell across the county causing significant damage to trees, tree branches, utility poles and lines due to the heavy collection of ice. The COOP Observer in Paris reported 0.75 of ice. Hundreds of trees, tree branches, and power lines were knocked down and…
Drought Drought
According to the U.S Drought Monitor, Severe Drought (D2) appeared across Lamar County early in November, but improved late in the month following a couple rounds of beneficial rainfall.
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
Emergency management reported a few trees down near the FM 906 and FM 197 intersection in Chicota.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A very brief tornado damaged some trees along CR 43200 east of Powderly. The tornado was rated EF-0 with maximum 80 mph winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were down from the Novice community northeastward into Red River County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A short, brief, EF-0 tornado damaged one home and some tree branches along Country Road 35650 in northwestern Lamar County, west of Pat Mayse Lake. The wind of the tornado caught the west edge of the roof and peeled off much of the metal covering and some of the decking. A HVAC u…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media reports indicate several roads flooded in and around Paris, including Highway 195 and 24th Street. A few homes were also flooded as well as some vehicles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Paris News reported and satellite imagery showed an unoccupied mobile home was rolled a couple times but remained mostly intact.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media video showed major wind damage occurred to a solar panel farm near Cunningham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were blown down across the county with several roads blocked.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media photos showed a roof completely blown off one home, partial loss of roof decking on another home, and trees snapped on PR 42495 at FM 195.
The Paris News reported on CR 16130 near FM 1503 south of Deport a mobile home with one occupant rolled four times and was completely torn apart with one minor injury.
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
Several Farm to Market roads south of Paris were closed due to high water.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals ranged from 5 to 8 inches across Lamar 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 Lamar County for most of the month of December, but conditions improved late in the month after beneficial rainfall was received.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county throughout 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…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported on CR 45800 northeast of Blossom.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A survey team determined 80 mph straight-line wind damage caused the long damage swath in southern Lamar Co from near Roxton to Bairdstown. Several houses were damaged and large trees are uprooted and blown over.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail fell at Pat Mayse Dam.
Hail Hail
Public reported 2 inch hail in Chicota.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 2 |
| 2024 | 25 | 2 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 2 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 2 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 3 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 37 | 2 |
| 1995 | 30 | 1 |
| 1994 | 12 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 18 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 1 |
| 1989 | 11 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 3 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 12 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 | 3 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 8 | 4 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 3 |