Lamar County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
47
Tornado reports
269
Hail reports
54
Floods since 1996
765
All events
12
Deaths
$67.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lamar County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 46 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 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…
Hail Hail
A Facebook report showed pea to quarter size hail fell for 3 minutes on Sage Trail Drive in western Paris.
Hail Hail
A Facebook photo showed half dollar size hail that fell near Chisum High School.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reported that multiple county roads in northeast Lamar County were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple mPING reports of street flooding on the north side of Paris were received.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two separate mPING reports of flooded buildings north of Paris off of Highway 271 were received.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded around Paris including Northeast Loop 286 at Main Street, Lamar Avenue, and Deshong Drive. Several cars were stalled in the flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
US 271 was closed due to flooding just north of Pattonville. Multiple other roads were flooded and closed across Lamar County, including US Hwy 82 E from Sun Valley through Blossom, FM 79 to FM 2820, and FM 1499 from Us Hwy 271 N to Caviness. Part of FM 1499 was washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads, buildings and vehicles were flooded in and around Blossom, including an RV park, apartment complex, and several homes. Highway 82 through town was flooded and approximately 35 water rescues were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station at Paris Cox Field Airport measured a 59 mph wind gust.
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions across eastern Lamar County improved to abnormally dry by the end of June.
Drought Drought
According the the U.S Drought Monitor, severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across the eastern half of Lamar County during May of 2026.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
A post on social media reported 2 inch hail in between Reno and Paris.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported 1.75 inch hail 7 miles north northwest of Toco.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported 1 inch hail just northwest of Paris.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported numerous trees down and damage to power lines in Paris.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The County EM reported a path of damage near FM 1497 and CR 15600 in the southeast part of the county. Tree damage was observed in a twisted manner and along a convergent path, a shipping container was moved, and a boat dock was displaced out of a pond to the south along the trac…
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions persisted across the eastern half of Lamar County, with severe drought covering the western half, through all of April 2026.
High Wind High Wind
KPRX observed a 58 mph wind gust at 505 PM.
Drought Drought
D2 and D3 drought conditions occurred across Lamar County for the entire month.
Drought Drought
D2 and D3 dought conditions occurred across Lamar County for the entire month.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals up to 2 inches were reported in Lamar County, along with reports of freezing rain accumulations up to 0.25 inches. The highest sleet, snow, and freezing rain totals were reported near Paris. Scattered trees and power lines were knocked down due to ice across…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills dropped below 0 degrees across the county between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning, January 24th through 27th. The lowest wind chill of 0 was recorded at KPRX the morning of January 25th.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 1 |
| 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 | 24 | 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 |
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