Ochiltree County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
72
Tornado reports
372
Hail reports
25
Floods since 1996
828
All events
6
Deaths
$45.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ochiltree County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 71 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.
The tornado touched down to the northwest of Perryton and crossed Highway 143. It entered town, where it caused significant damage to a mobile home community. Dozens of mobile homes were completely destroyed. It continued into downtown and caused structural damage to several down…
Tornado F3 Tornado
The number of residents affected were 3066. There were 413 business that also reported economic injuries. Damages and economic impact also resulted from: debris cleanup (downed trees, etc), numerous downed power lines and broken power poles, and damaged to roads and bridges.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One inch diameter tree limbs were blown down at Wolf Creek County Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Most of this region was in Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) drought to begin June. Normal to well above normal precipitation was observed through most of the June except for a dry middle of the month. Well above normal precipitation was observed for the month across eastern porti…
Drought Drought
Much of Hutchinson, Roberts, and Hemphill counties were in Exceptional Drought (D3) at the start of the month. Conversely much of Hansford, Ochiltree, and Lipscomb counties started the month in Severe Drought (D2). With a continually growing deficit in rainfall, the cluster of co…
Drought Drought
The southeast portion of Ochiltree County was in Moderate Drought (D1) to start April while the remainder of the county was in Severe Drought (D2). By the middle of the month, the entire county was in Severe Drought, with some Extreme Drought (D3) creeping into the far northern a…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions worsened in the northeast Texas Panhandle during March, escalating from Moderate Drought (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) in counties including Hansford, Hutchinson, Ochiltree, Roberts, and Hemphill. This deterioration was attributed to a growing rainfall deficit, w…
High Wind High Wind
The peak wind gust in Ochiltree County was 63 mph observed at the Perryton AWOS, located at the Perryton airport, at 1255CST. Gusts greater than 58 mph were observed in the county from about 1200CST through 1500CST.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The highest snowfall amounts that occurred were 2.1 inches to the north-northwest of Farnsworth and an estimated three inches around Perryton. Then than two inches occurred in the western part of the county. A few high amounts may have occurred closer to the Lipscomb county line.
Hail Hail
Large hail fell associated with a slow moving supercell just to the east of Perryton. Hail sizes ranged from 1.5 to 3.5 in diameter with this storm. At least one report of a damaged windshield was received.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A slow moving supercell thunderstorm continued to move south through central Ochiltree County. It continued to produce large hail around the Wolf Creek Park area. Hailstones ranged from one inch to 2.5 inches.
Tornado EFU Tornado
This tornado was video documented by local residents. It occurred in the location south of Loop 143 and north of County Road L, between County Road 15 and US Highway 83. It was on the ground briefly with no known damage associated with it.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Perryton AWOS measured peak wind gust of 75 mph with thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Estimated based on observations from Hansford and Lipscomb Counties.
Wildfire Wildfire
A wildfire started on private land 22 miles south of Perryton, TX. Grass and brush under extreme fire behavior, some structures were threatened and roads needed to be closed. Total acres 23000.
High Wind High Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A rollover accident occurred from the icy conditions in town.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The southeastern corner of Ochiltree County received 4 to 6 of snow with this storm with lower amounts down to 1 to the north and eastern parts of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell over the county with accumulations around half an inch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread wind damage occurred across the city of Perryton. There were a number of uprooted or snapped healthy trees. Several aluminum carports were damaged and moved that resulted in minor damage to the cars parked underneath. Some buildings had aluminum siding ripped off. Tree…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail fell in and along the south side of Perryton. Quarter size hail fell near the Southwest Loop Road and Spur 192 and additional quarter size hail fell along Indiana Street. The largest hail that fell was golfball size just south of town.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
This tornado was photographed and filmed by multiple sources. It remained in a field and resulted in no known damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed in a field to the south of County Road M. It then crossed County Road M, where it snapped three power poles and overturned a portion of an irrigation pivot. The tornado then crossed Highway 83 where it caused loss of roofing material to a roundtop quonset. A…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 | 18 | 3 |
| 2023 | 28 | 3 |
| 2022 | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 2 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 31 | 2 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 | 26 | 6 |
| 2015 | 23 | 4 |
| 2014 | 42 | 1 |
| 2013 | 41 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 | 1 |
| 2009 | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 | 19 | 2 |
| 2007 | 50 | 5 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 1 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 3 |
| 1995 | 13 | 2 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 11 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 10 | 5 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 6 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 4 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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