Ochiltree storm history
Storm events recorded in Ochiltree, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
814
Total events
72
Tornadoes
368
Hail
25
Floods
6
Deaths
$45.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief tornado touched down shortly after the first tornado as the mesocyclone occluded. Damage to a barn included loss of a door and some lifted roof panels near County Rd K, with additional damage to the Ochiltree Hospital where shingles and some roof material were blown of…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One to two inches of snow fell in portions of the county, particularly around Perryton. The snow combined with high winds created times of poor visibility during the afternoon and evening hours on the 8th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snow fell across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three to four power poles were snapped and laying on the ground from thunderstorm winds.
Flood Flood
Street flooding of water around 6 deep with isolated deeper amounts was was reported across portions of the roadways and intersections in Perryton. There were no reports of stalled or stuck cars.
Flood Flood
Heavy rains led to flooded ditches along County Road P with water making it up onto the rural road. Some standing water was still on the road the next morning.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were shut down in and around Booker. Multiple cars became stranded on Highway 15 west of Booker where over 2.5 feet of water was flowing across. County road D northwest of Booker and FM 377 also had water flowing over the road with cars becoming stranded. Time esti…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flood Flood
Reports of street flooding in the city of Perryton were received from broadcast media. Also it was reported that around 4 rainfall received in a short period of time.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 | 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 |