Runnels 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.
54
Tornado reports
304
Hail reports
34
Floods since 1996
641
All events
2
Deaths
$42.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Runnels County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 54 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.
This long track EF-3 Tornado damaged or destroyed several homes and outbuildings. It snapped tree trunks and even swept one home completely off its foundation. The tornado wrapped a woman in carpet and threw her for 150 feet. Thankfully, she survived with minimal injuries. This t…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This large, wide path tornado remained mostly in the rural part of eastern Runnels County. It damaged and even snapped tree trunks. It toppled four high tension steel towers and destroyed another. The tornado also destroyed a few outbuildings and a Recreational Vehicle. The debri…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Law Enforcement received a call of a fatality from flash flooding. A man was swept away by swiftly flowing water.
A motorist lost control of his vehicle, about 4 miles northwest of Wingate on U.S. Highway 277. His truck slid off the road and hit an oak tree. Widespread freezing fog and drizzle fell, resulting in areas of ice on area roadways and bridges.
San Angelo ASOS reported reported wind chill readings of -10 to -16 degrees. Runnels County reported damage to roads and bridges, infrastructure and public utility systems.
Very high thunderstorm winds along with baseball size hail produced widespread damage across the town of Winters. Numerous windows were broken out by the wind and hail. Numerous trees were also reported blown down by the high winds.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The public reported giant size hail of 3.25 inches in diameter just west of Hatchel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to the krun radio station building due to very strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 75 mph was reported.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
There was 1 to 2 inches of snow/sleet across Runnels County.
Drought Drought
The drought monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Runnels County during the month of November.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Runnels County during the month of October.
Drought Drought
Moderate drought conditions developed across most of Runnels County during the month of September.
Hail Hail
The public reported that there were possibly broken windows from the golf ball size hail in Winters.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public estimated winds gusting to 65 mph. The report was from social media and time was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Volunteer Fire Department reported mostly dime to quarter size hail with some golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
A local official reported half dollar size hail.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Runnels County during the month of April.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A tornado touched down in Runnels County but no damage was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station reported a 61 mph wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported on social media that there were flooded roads near Miles.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A County Official reported Farm to Market Road 1692 is closed at the draw due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a power line blown down along Highway 83, just southeast of Ballinger.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media reported a tree blown down at the Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported 2 power lines blown down in Ballinger. A vacant warehouse had damage to part of the roof, and part of the front of the building.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported penny size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported windows were broken in Ballinger.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter to ping pong ball size hail in Wingate.
Hail Hail
A trained reported reported tennis ball size hail in Wingate.
Hail Hail
Wingate Fire Chief reported quarter size hail. Damage to skylights, trees and livestock.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fire Department reported interior flooding to homes and flooded roadways. Also, 4 inches of rain fell with large hail (size unknown).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wingate Fire Chief reported wind gusts from 50 to 60 mph with several small buildings blown over or blown down.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported tennis ball size hail in Wingate.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported ping pong ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Public report of ping pong ball size hail at the Walmart in Ballinger.
Hail Hail
An amateur radio operator relayed a report of ping pong ball size hail at the hospital in Ballinger.
Hail Hail
Public reported half dollar size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported hen egg size hail 5 miles west of Hatchel.
Hail Hail
Public reported 2.25 inch diameter hail 5 miles west of Hatchel.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 2 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 33 | 2 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 29 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 2 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 12 | 3 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 2 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 9 | 4 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 17 | 5 |
| 1972 | 4 | 1 |
| 1971 | 6 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 2 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
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