Sutton County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
68
Hail reports
44
Floods since 1996
258
All events
0
Deaths
$16.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sutton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
Very heavy rain of eight plus inches fell north of Sonora in the vicinity of thirteen uncontrolled dams north of Sonora. Sites 1-8 are on the Dry Devils River and Sites 9-13 are on Lowrey Draw. As these dams filled, flood waters overflowed the spillways into the draws. This was t…
Heavy rains of 2 to 4 inches during the morning hours of the 8th aggravated already high creeks and streams over much of Sutton County. Numerous roads were closed due to high water and road washouts.Rainfall totals over the past couple of days were 6 to 10 inches.
A cold front moved through the area during the overnight hours on October 6th. This front stalled over southern Texas combined with an upper level storm system over the Southwestern U.S. and produced 4 to 7 inches of rain in the southern portion of Sutton County. Several streams …
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported sheds damaged and metal roof material thrown onto a power line in Sonora. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Sutton County Emergency Manager reported that multiple low water crossings around the city had 1 to 3 feet of flowing water and barricades were placed at these low water crossings.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS storm survey of wind damage to a wool warehouse. Significant wind damage to the metal roof of the warehouse. Winds were estimated at 85 mph based on the roof damage to the warehouse.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Sutton County Sheriff's Office reported numerous roofs blown off, electrical power poles down, and numerous large trees down just south of Sonora off of U.S. HWY 277.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported cars stalled on Interstate 10 due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flood waters were getting close to flooding homes on the south side of Sonora.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Sutton Country Sheriff's Office reported flooding and road closures on parts of CR 864, CR 1691, CR 307, and CR 310. In addition, streets in and around Sonora are flooded as well.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Sutton County Emergency Manager reported that homes were being evacuated in Sonora due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported cars stalled on Interstate 10, 5 miles east of Sonora, due to flooding.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across southern portions of Sutton County during the month of June.
Hail Hail
Public report from social media of quarter size hail covering the ground at the rest stop west of Sonora.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of May.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of April.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of March.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet station measured a 58 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported that trees and large tree limbs were blown down and shingles were blown off roofs.
Hail Hail
Public reported golf ball size hail.
Flood Flood
There was some flooding in Sonora.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of October.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of September.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of August.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of July.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of May. However, the drought intensity improved by the second half of the month.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of April.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of March.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of August.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of July.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of June.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate to severe drought conditions across Sutton County during the month of May.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated severe to extreme drought conditions across Sutton County during April.
Drought Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Sutton County during March.
Sleet Sleet
There was 0.5 of an inch of sleet across Sutton County.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated severe drought conditions across Sutton County during January.
Hail Hail
The public measured hail at least 2.25 inches in diameter in southern Sutton County.
Hail Hail
A report from Facebook indicated golf ball size hail fell about 5 miles north of Sonora.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A member of the public reported 3 inches of snow about 16 miles west of Sonora.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Junction ASOS reported reported wind chill readings of -10 to -15 degrees.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
An employee with the City of Sonora estimated about 4 inches of snow in Sonora.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Roads became covered with a glaze of ice.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
About 2 to 3 inches of snow was reported by the public. The county judge reported tree limbs were down throughout the county by the ice that fell prior to the snow.
Drought Drought
U.S. Drought Monitor placed the extreme southeastern portion of Sutton County in a severe drought category by November 17.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Patchy areas of sleet and some freezing rain fell and made bridges and overpasses across the area icy. This led to a two hour delay on October 28 for Sonora ISD.
Drought Drought
The northeastern half of Sutton County was in a severe drought. A small sliver of extreme drought was along the northeast Sutton and southeast Schleicher County Line.
Hail Hail
The public reported baseball size hail 12 miles east of Sonora.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Sutton County Sheriffs office reported a foot of water over Cusenbary Road and County Road 405.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
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