Polk storm history
Storm events recorded in Polk, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
353
Total events
28
Tornadoes
117
Hail
47
Floods
11
Deaths
$459.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado touched down on the eastern shore of Lake Livingston, just NW of Onalaska then moved SE across the town then ESE across Polk County. Some of the most significant damage was in Paradise Acres area of Onalaska. Winds possibly reached 140 mph as the storm moved across this l…
Flooding from numerous heavy rain events in April and early May led to significant damage.
There was high flood water on roads FM 3126 and FM 356 along the eastern shore of Lake Livingston. The lowest homes and businesses within close vicinity of the lake, Trinity River and Long King Creek flooded. Roads along the southern end of Lake Livingston such as FM 3278 were in…
Widespread wind damage with limbs down and trees uprooted in many Locations. Shingle damage to roofs. Trees on homes.
Straight line wind damage across the entire county from west to east. Lake Livingston Dam measured 134 mph wind gusts before their equipment blew away. The hardest hit are was from the Tobacco Patch community to the west of the Livingston area, though major damage occurred across…
Emergency manager passed along reports of large hail west of Goodrich. One person was injured after hail came through the victims bedroom window, striking them in the head.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported that 7 homes west of Goodrich were damaged by wind and hail. Most of these homes were located along FM 2969. Windows were knocked out, with some roof damage present. One mobile home had damaged siding. Wind speeds were estimated at 65 mph.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported 1.5 inch hail near Blanchard.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported 1 inch hail at Lake Livingston State Park.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported 1 inch hail in Livingston.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported 1 inch hail near Livingston.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple reports of snow were received across Polk county. Initially, a member of the public reported snow flurries just outside of Livingston on the night of the 20th. Snowfall rates increased through the early morning of the 21st, then diminished during the late morning. Afterw…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on FM 1987.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on multiple roads, including FM 350, SH 146, and C M Hardy Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and tree limbs were damaged near Highway 190.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed near Highway 190.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed over Diamond Lil Strip.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The were fallen trees and some roof damage along Wolf Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 190 near Menard Creek was impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadways across Goodrich were impassable due to flash flooding.
Hail Hail
Hen sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported around the Leggett area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in the Ace area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Hwy 146 and BU 59 were impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
All lanes of Hwy 59 were closed near the Baskin Loop Overpass due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along Hwy 287 at Bull Creek made the roadway impassable.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail was reported.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud as a strong thunderstorm crossed Lake Livingston.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Access road to Crystal Lakes Subdivision was washed out.
Drought Drought
To start the month of October most of the region was in Extreme or D3 drought with other locations in Severe or D2. By the end of the month drought was mostly in the D2 range.
Heat Heat
A heat wave gripped much of Southeast Texas in early September with at least advisory level conditions experienced for several days between September 5th and September 9th.
Drought Drought
The county was in Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought for entire month of September due a long duration lack of rainfall and a very hot, dry period.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others. This episode includes the first of two stretches of warning level conditions, mainly between 8/23 and 8/26.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather, within a long period of at least Heat Advisory conditions. In StormData periods of conditions reaching Excessive Heat Warning levels are recorded.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Another stretch of warning level heat overspread the area with heat indices near 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. In StormData periods of warning levels are recorded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust was observed at mesonet station FW9014.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seven homes were damaged due to fallen trees in the Corrigan area. There were downed power lines off of US 59N.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were fallen trees and power outages. Pea sized hail was also observed.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was observed.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was observed.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 2 |
| 2006 | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 21 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 | 2 |
| 1986 | 9 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |