Mitchell 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.
55
Tornado reports
214
Hail reports
57
Floods since 1996
469
All events
0
Deaths
$14.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mitchell County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 55 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 thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced straight-line wind damage about three miles east of Colorado City. There were five downed powerline poles along the south frontage road of I-20 between mile markers 221 and 222. An 86 car train was derailed about one mile s…
A thunderstorm moved across Mitchell County and produced wind damage near Loraine. Multiple high profile train cars derailed just south of I-20 near mile marker 223 along Lucus Road. The survey team estimated that the wind speeds were roughly 90 mph through this area. The cost of…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report via an MPING of street/road flooding. The total time of occurrence is estimated. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
Public report via an MPING of Ping Pong ball sized hail from a storm west of Westbrook. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Public report via an MPING of Quarter sized hail in Colorado City. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Public reported via an MPING of Ping Pong ball sized hail south of Westbrook. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Public report via social media of Ping Pong ball sized hail north of Colorado City. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported Golf ball to Hen Egg sized hail over Westbrook via social media. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Multiple MPING reports were received from a trained spotter of Tennis ball to Baseball sized hail along TX Highway 208 10 miles NW of Silver. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
LANDSPOUT. Location: 32.21,-100.78/32.20,-100.77. A storm chaser reported a gustnado via social media near the intersection of Highway 208 and CR 337 southeast of Colorado City. Based on the report, gustnado was persistent for at least 10-15 seconds, potentially longer. The amoun…
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported quarter-sized hail. 40 mph winds were also measured with this storm. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of ping pong ball sized hail in Loraine was received by broadcast media in Abilene. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated by radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A member of the public reported a two day snow/sleet accumulation of 2.5 inches via social media. The total duration of the event is estimated from radar and nearby AWOS/ASOS reports.
Hail Hail
A report was received of golf ball-size hail in Westbrook. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in Colorado City. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Penny-size hail was reported in Colorado City. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station 105 5NW Colorado City recorded a 58 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
A report was received from the public of quarter-size hail a mile west of Westbrook.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A maximum wind gust of 68 MPH was observed by the West Texas Mesonet Site, 5NW Colorado City.
Hail Hail
A report of dime size hail was received from mPING.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 66 MPH was observed at the West Texas Mesonet site, 5NW Colorado City.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 67 MPH was observed with a virga shower along a strong front at the West Texas Mesonet site, 5NW Colorado City.
High Wind High Wind
The Union Pacific Railroad observation station UR103, Colorado City, recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 63 MPH was recorded at the West Texas Mesonet site, 5NW Colorado City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
This was a report from mPING indicating potential road closures.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reports a hitched trailer overturned on a property. Wind gust speed and property damage costs are estimations.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
This report was received from mPING.
Hail Hail
Golf ball-sized hail was reported near Lake Colorado City.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail was potentially as big as baseballs. Skylights and windows busted out in Westbrook.
Hail Hail
Spotter measured hail of ping pong ball size.
Flood Flood
Trained spotter reports completely flooded roads in Westbrook.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a carport being tossed into a home causing damage and T-posts ripped out of the ground and being lodged into a barb-wired fence. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds are estimated to be 80 mph. Property cost damage is an estimation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report received from mPING of flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from mPING of flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
On FM 644 reports of broken windows from hail and wind. Wind speeds were estimated to be approximately 80 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING of quarter-size hail.
Tractor-trailer blown over along I-20. Video shared via email. Wind speeds are estimated to be between 60 to 70 mph. Property cost damage is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off of a home south of Colorado City. Damage was likely due to downdraft winds associated with a thunderstorm that passed just to the south. Time is based on radar. Wind speeds were estimated to be 100 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a large tree blown down onto a vehicle and damage to the roof of an outbuilding just north of Colorado City. Time is estimated from radar and nearby observations. Wind speeds were estimated to be between 80 to 90 mph. Property damage cost amount is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Trained spotter measured 1.9 inch hailstone near the Colorado City airport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public photo of flood waters crossing FM 670 at the intersection of CR 337 in southern Mitchell County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding one mile south southwest of Colorado City. There was street and road flooding which lead to street and road closures. Vehicles were stranded. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Colorado City. There were multiple low water crossing rescues that occurred around Colorado City. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Mitchell County. There was a photo of several inches of flowing water over Highway 208 north of Colorado City. No damage was reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 27 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 | 33 | 3 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 5 |
| 2003 | 18 | 2 |
| 2002 | 14 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 2 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 1 |
| 1996 | 10 | 2 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 5 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 6 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 2 |
| 1962 | 4 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
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