Newton County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
33
Tornado reports
54
Hail reports
33
Floods since 1996
278
All events
3
Deaths
$228.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Newton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 33 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Harvey produced 20 to 40 inches of rain across a large portion of the Newton County. This resulted in near 2,000 homes being flooded. Hardest hit areas were Trout Creek, Call, and along Big Cow Creek and the Sabine River. The Sabine River reached its 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest cre…
KFDM-TV and the Jasper Newsboy newspaper reported a 99 year old woman on FM 1012 in Jamestown was killed in a house fire caused by a space heater. The home was completely destroyed.
Prolonged heavy rain on the 9th and 10th pushed Toledo Bend Reservoir to record levels while flooded creeks and streams flowed into the Sabine River. This pushed the river level at Burkeville to a record of 53.82 feet which was 5.77 feet higher than the previous record set in 199…
Multi day rainfall amounts of 5 to 20 inches fell across Newton County with the most falling late on the 9th and early on the 10th. Most roads experienced flooding with many closed in the northern sections of the county, and several roadways were washed out. Several homes were al…
Between November 3 and November 17, significant river flooding affected dozens of residences along the Sabine River in eastern Newton County. Although only a few homes were reportedly flooded, many residences were completely surrounded by flood waters and cut off from outside are…
Hurricane Ike cuased tropical storm force wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. This resulted in widespread trees and power lines downed, some landing on homes and businesses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs blown down near Bon Weir.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down near the south end of Toledo Bend.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
FM 1416 closed at the Big Cow Creek Bridge due to downed powerlines and trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tress downed onto County Roads 3127, 4212, and 4181.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wood siding was damaged from severe thunderstorm wind gusts at the Deweyville United Pentecostal Church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed around the Devils Pocket area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Burkeville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down around Newton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Hickory Hill Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Minor flooding occurred over portions of FM 363.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The stream gage reported Big Cow Creek exceeded bankfull.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were downed by a severe thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A KFDM mesonet recorded a wind gust of 51 Knots.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The KFDM mesonet station on Toledo Bend Dam recorded a wind gust to 77 mph.
Hail Hail
A report of half dollar sized hail was received from near Deweyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet from KFDM at Toledo Bend Dam recorded a wind gust of 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous power outages occurred after trees and power lines were downed during a storm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near FM 363 and Lewis Chapel.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The stream gauge on Little Cypress Creek at County Road indicated the creek rose out of its banks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of County Road 3073 were closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down with other debris blown around the 1700 block of Court Road.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported from Bleakwood.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Deputy reports around Trout Creek indicated 4 to 5 inches of water over area roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highways 87 and 190 and FM 1414 closed in Newton due to high water.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports and pictures of large hail to around 4 inches in diameter was received from Newton.
Hail Hail
Large hail broke a few vehicle windshields in the city of Newton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down some power lines near Bon Wier.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed and minor roof damage occurred to outbuildings.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts downed multiple trees around the town of Burkeville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down along the southern end of Toledo Bend Reservoir, damaging ten homes/camps roofs, several boat docks, barns, and snapped numerous pine trees. Max estimated winds of the tornado was 110 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 54 knots was recorded at the mesonet station KRBT2.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado crossed from Orange County into Newton County, damaging several homes and garages in Hartburg. Max estimated wind speed was 130 MPH.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads flooded in and around Burkeville.
Hail Hail
One inch in diameter hail reported near Burkeville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Newton County Sheriff's Department reported large tree limbs and power lines down with an estimated 60 MPH wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Newton County Sheriff's office reported two sections of Highway 692 flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water flowing across the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by a storm. Half inch hail was also reported.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down on FM1416 between Bon Wier and Trout Creek. One home lost a large section of its roof. A large barn had its roof torn off. Several trees were uprooted or snapped.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water blocked multiple roadways near and east of Call.
Hail Hail
Large hail was reported near Farrsville.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado removed the roof from a mobile home, otherwise trees along its path were damaged or snapped. The tornado debarked trees at times.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 7 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 8 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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