Palo Pinto County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
48
Tornado reports
391
Hail reports
61
Floods since 1996
907
All events
4
Deaths
$53.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Palo Pinto County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 48 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 north of Mineral Wells near Sundown Road and FM 1821, producing minor tree and fence damage. The tornado then continued southeast crossing Ellis White Road before moving into the Country Club Estates neighborhood. Multiple trees were uprooted, multiple ca…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 19-year-old male drowned in the Brazos River when the river quickly rose in response to water releases from Possum Kingdom Lake upstream.
A grass fire began on July 4th approximately 5 miles northwest of Mineral Wells. This fire was contained on July 15th and burned a total of 932 acres. A camper and some outbuildings were lost in the fire. On the 7th, a firefighter from Boise, ID died due to hyperthermia while wor…
Local COOP Observers reported 4-5 of snow across the western half of the county. Only 3 of snow was reported at Mineral Wells and other eastern parts of the county. The local newspaper reported that up to 9 of snow may have fallen in the far northwestern corner of the county near…
Numerous roads closed due to flooding countywide, including Old Christian Road and Highway 254 East near Graford, and FM 2270 near Salesville. Numerous high water rescues were required. A boy who was trying to wakeboard in the flood waters was dragged several blocks and hurt his …
The 101 Ranch fire began on August 30th south of Possum Kingdom Lake on the east side of Highway 16. The fire burned to the north, jumped the highway and burned into the Gaines Bend and Cliffs Subdivisions. It was finally controlled on October 11th after burning 6555 acres. The f…
The Hohertz fire began in southwest Palo Pinto County, approximately 9 miles northwest of Strawn. The local newspaper reported an arching power line started the fire in a pasture. Early on, some deer stands and oil field equipment were burned. On April 15th, this fire merged with…
The Brazos River Authority reported extensive damage at Possum Kingdom Lake. Twenty-three docks broke loose and their walkways fell fully or partially into the water. A total of 41 docks were damaged with one being completely sunk and another turned on its side and partially sunk…
Tennis ball-size hail broke windows, damaged vehicles, and downed power and cable lines. The Palo Pinto General Hospital sustained about $400,000 damage to its roof. The Wal-Mart in town had every skylight broken which resulted in water damage. Mineral Wells High School sustained…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous social media reports indicated that boats and boat docks were damaged by straight line winds on the western half of Possum Kingdom Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media report indicated trees blown down on Devils Hollow Road near Mineral Wells.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media report indicated trees and power poles blown down on Hwy 337 near Mineral Wells.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station PKLT2 at Possum Kingdom State Park measured a 65 MPH thunderstorm wind gust.
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio and the public reported 2-2.5 inch hail two miles southwest of the KMWL ASOS.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.5 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter indicated quarter sized hail northwest of Graford.
Hail Hail
A social media image showed measured 1.75 inch to 2 inch hailstones near Mineral Wells.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 2 inch hail near Mineral Wells.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills at or below zero were observed across Palo Pinto County between January 24th and January 27th. The lowest wind chill of -4 was recorded by multiple observation sites the morning of January 25th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals up to 2 inches were reported across Palo Pinto County. The highest sleet and snow totals were reported in Palo Pinto.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The front entrance of a building in Mingus collapsed inward with glass blown out of the front windows.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Blue Flat Road just west of the Interstate 20 Santo exit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media produced images of a roof torn off of a metal building, and powerlines downed on Highway 180, west of the city of Mineral Wells.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report indicated trees blown down in Strawn, Texas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report indicated trees downed and roof damage to metal buildings along Dairy Farm Road in Mingus, TX.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media images indicated a porch roof torn off of a home, and a small metal outbuilding destroyed in Gordon, Texas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report included images of a small metal outbuilding destroyed in the Coalville area northeast of Gordon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media image indicated windows blown in at the RW Miller Power Plant near Lake Palo Pinto.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported trees down just north of Mineral Wells.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
NWS employee reported 1.25 inch hail on HWY 180 just west of Palo Pinto.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported near I-20 at mile marker 384.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 105 mph occurred north of Mingus on the evening of May 18th. Tree damage was noted along Dairy Farm Road, with the most significant tree damage observed on a private property. Very large pecan trees were uprooted, with a few large …
An EF-1 tornado formed north of Gordon and moved south-southeast into Gordon. One property near FM 919 and Harlin Road sustained damage to a small building on the property and 2 barns. In the town of Gordon, notable tree damage and power pole damage was observed along with damage…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Storm chaser and spotter videos of a rapidly cyclic, multi-vortex tornado was confirmed by scattered tree damage along a path that stretched from Panama Road southwest of Santo to FM 4 south of Santo. For the most part, each of the vortices were relatively shorted-lived, lasting …
Tornado EFU Tornado
Right after the multi-vortex tornado south of Santo, chaser videos showed an additional, larger tornado forming east of FM 4. Damage from this tornado was not found. This tornado will be rated an EF-Unknown, and its location is estimated based on radar and video.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Very strong inbound winds into a tornadic supercell produced widespread tree damage along FM 2201 and into Santo. A light pole at the athletic field was also bent, and some minor roof damage was also observed in Santo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles and damaged trees were observed along Rock Creek Road to the northwest of Mingus.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Mineral Wells via social media pictures.
Hail Hail
Social media photo showed half dollar sized hail 3 miles north of Santo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media reported substantial tree and roof damage to a home near Graford.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 1 |
| 2025 | 33 | 4 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 1 |
| 2022 | 27 | 2 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34 | 6 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 43 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 32 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 3 |
| 2007 | 22 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 2 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 | 15 | 1 |
| 1994 | 29 | 1 |
| 1993 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 15 | 2 |
| 1989 | 22 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 9 | 2 |
| 1986 | 14 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 8 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 8 | 1 |
| 1981 | 7 | 1 |
| 1980 | 7 | 2 |
| 1979 | 6 | 2 |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 10 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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