Stephens County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
234
Hail reports
28
Floods since 1996
588
All events
1
Deaths
$110.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Stephens County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Flooding continued across the southern half of Stephens County after several inches of rain fell in a short period of time as a squall line moved through the area. One person lost her life after the truck she was riding in was overcome by floodwaters near Hwy 183 along Gunsolus C…
The second tornado began approximately a half mile west of Highway 183 and south of FM 2231. Power poles were damaged along FM 2231 and Highway 183 and roof and barn damage was noted along Highway 183. The most significant damage occurred at and just west of the Stephens County A…
Videos and articles from social and news media reported that a wind turbine south of Caddo was struck by lightning the morning of February 14th and caught on fire as a result. As per pictures, the shell at the top of the turbine was destroyed along with one of the blades.
The Possum Kingdom West fire began in Stephens County near FM 1148 and FM 3253. However, strong winds on critical fire weather days also drove this fire into Palo Pinto and Young County. On the 18th, it made a fast run towards Graham in Young County resulting in evacuations for t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several social media photos and reports were received indicating trees down across and around Breckenridge, along with minor damage to outbuildings and a few homes. Lightweight roofs on a few homes were partially damaged, and some trees fell on cars.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report indicated that part of a mobile home (15ft x 76ft) was pushed onto its side by thunderstorm winds in Breckenridge. No injuries or other external damage to structure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media photos indicated that numerous trees were blown down on Park Road 33 north of Caddo.
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Hail Hail
A report on Facebook showed pea to quarter size hail on the southwest side of Hubbard Creek Lake.
Hail Hail
Report of one inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
A Facebook post reported hail between ping pong and golf ball size on the southwest side of the lake.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter report on X showed hail stones around golf ball size just south of Breckenridge.
Hail Hail
A Facebook post reported hail larger than ping pong size on CR 118 north of Ranger.
Hail Hail
Several reports and pictures on social media indicated golf ball sized hail in Breckenridge.
Hail Hail
A public mPing report indicated half-dollar sized hail in Breckenridge.
Hail Hail
A public report indicated quarter to half-dollar sized hail on South Miller Street near downtown Breckenridge.
Hail Hail
Storm spotter reported 2 inch hail east of Breckenridge.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
Hail Hail
Emergency manager relayed photos of baseball sized hail in Necessity.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator relayed report of tennis ball sized hail in Breckenridge.
Hail Hail
Storm spotter reported tennis ball sized hail 9 miles south of Breckenridge.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills at or below zero were observed across Stephens County between January 24th and January 27th. The lowest wind chill of -6 was recorded at KBKD the morning of January 25th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals over an inch fell across Stephens County. A CoCoRaHS station in the northeast part of the county reported 0.7 of sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage and damage to metal outbuildings in the area around La Casa in the southeast part of the county.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media images showed a small metal shed that was destroyed. Scattered large tree limbs were also down.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Harpersville.
Hail Hail
Tennis ball sized hail was reported in La Casa.
Hail Hail
Facebook report of large amounts of quarter size hail on CR 215.
Hail Hail
Half dollar and larger sized hail was reported in the Hubbard Creek area via Facebook.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported 2 inch diameter hail on Hubbard Creek Lake.
Hail Hail
A Facebook post reported 1 to 2 inch diameter hail in Gunsight.
Hail Hail
A Facebook post reported golf ball sized hail around 5 miles south of Wayland.
Hail Hail
A Facebook post reported 1.5 inch hail in south Necessity.
Lightning Lightning
Fire and rescue reported that a storage building and guest house were struck by lightning and destroyed in a fire shortly after 6am. Two adjacent homes received heat damage.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind Chills as low at 5 degrees occurred a few more nights across parts of the region.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow totals of around 2 inches fell across Stephens County.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values between 5-10 degrees were observed across the region during the overnight and morning hours of January 6, 2025.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105, or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 degrees across the county each afternoon from August 18 through August 23 2024.
Heat Heat
Heat index values met or exceeded 105 across much of the county from August 13 to August 24 2024.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Robertson Fire burned 1618 acres in an area north-northeast of Breckenridge.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
High temperatures in the 104 to 108 degree range affected much of the County during the afternoon hours of August 7 and 8.
Heat Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 103, and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon on August 1 and 2.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees at the end of July, extending into early August.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 3 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 20 | 0 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 |
| 1993 | 12 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 0 |
| 1989 | 12 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 10 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 7 | 4 |
| 1978 | 5 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 3 | 0 |
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