Milam storm history
Storm events recorded in Milam, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
461
Total events
25
Tornadoes
82
Hail
69
Floods
5
Deaths
$12.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A National Weather Service damage survey team found evidence of a tornado which produced EF-2 damage. The tornado first occurred near the community of Pettibone, and moved northeast across central Milam County. The tornado damaged or destroyed approximately 12 homes, mobile homes…
A report from the Milam County Sheriff's Office confirmed that weather played a role in the death of a 50-year old Georgia man competing in a paragliding competition. The event was called off due to rain and wind moving in from the east, but the man did not return. He was found t…
Two people were struck by lightning while fishing at the edge of a pond. One was killed and the other injured.
A woman drowned after attempting to cross a flooded low-water crossing in her truck. The truck was found on January 15, but the woman's body was not located until the 18th. She was found off CR 147 near the Marak community. Water was also reported over roads near Davilla.
The tornado developed at approximately 605 PM, 1 mile west of Maysfield near the intersection of FM 485 and CR 249. The tornado damaged a store near this intersection, then moved slowly west,along and just south of FM 485. The most significant damage occurred along FM 485 between…
Significant flooding was occurring in Cameron and surrounding towns. There were reports of numerous cars in ditches. Up to 11 inches of rain fell across the county, damaging over 250 homes and businesses.
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 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported that County Road 218 southwest of Cameron was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported that County Road 134 located of north of Ben Arnold was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported several county roads closed due to flooding and include CR 147, 120, 119, and 132.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported several road closures ENE of Cameron due to flooding. Impacted roads include CR 276, 140, 273, 250, 138, and 254.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported US-77 at Sandy Creek closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported FM 485 and FM 979 closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An EM reported CR 223, north of Cameron, was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Facebook report showed several broken power poles and downed power lines just east of Buckholts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm chaser video just north of Buckholts indicated 60-70 mph winds and large hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado formed southeast of Cameron approximately at the State Highway 36 bridge over the Little River. Substantial tree damage was noted in this vicinity, as well as some minor outbuilding damage. The tornado moved northeast, producing intermittent tree damage and light …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Facebook report of CR 326 and CR 322 both flooded.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions briefly impacted portions of the county late in the month.
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 to or below 5 degrees 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.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions developed in Milam County in early December and continued through the end of the month.
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.
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 22 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 through August 9.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon on August 1st through the 3rd.
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 from late June through July 4th.
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
Local emergency management reported CR 125 north of Buckholts had water over the road and was nearly impassable.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 the afternoon of June 4 across the county.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon from May 25th through May 27th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 MPH wind gust was measured at the Cameron Automated Weather Observation System.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged metal roofs in the Maysfield area along FM 485.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This EF-0 tornado was confirmed by video and a damage assessment from local officials. A tornado occurred east of Highway 77 in Burlington, damaging a small shed on one property and a few uninhabited mobile homes on a neighboring property. Damage mostly consisted of peeled metal …
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted portions of 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 but showed some improvement late in the month.
Heat Heat
High temperatures reached or exceeded 103 and/or maximum heat index values reached or exceeded 105 each afternoon over the weekend of September 23-24.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 each afternoon across the county on September 7 and 8 2023.
Heat Heat
High temperatures reached at least 103 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon from Tuesday September 5 through Saturday September 9 2023.
Drought Drought
Extreme to exceptional drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 2 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 5 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |