Taylor County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
69
Tornado reports
562
Hail reports
95
Floods since 1996
1,268
All events
3
Deaths
$480.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Taylor County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 67 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
EF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Unrated
Year by year
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.
Widespread freezing fog and drizzle fell, resulting in areas of ice on Interstate 20 and secondary roadways and bridges. A motorist was killed on the morning of December 27, 12 miles south of Buffalo Gap, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The vehicle he was driv…
A woman was swept away by raging waters near the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and Farm Road 89 as she attempted to escape her vehicle which had become stranded in flood waters.
Wind chill temperatures ranged from -10 to -17 degrees. During this time, there was a period of extreme wind chill temperatures. The extended cold weather damaged public utility systems infrastructure and buildings.
This tornado began on the southeast corner of Dyess Air Force Base and damaged some roofs and destroyed a shed. The tornado moved northeast towards Abilene and impacted several residential neighborhoods on both sides of the Winters Freeway located on the west side of Abilene. It …
A report of large hail measured at 4.5 inches was received from the Severe Hazards Analysis and Verification Experiment affiliated with the National Severe Storms Laboratory. The vicious hail storm struck during the Abilene Art Walk children's parade. The Taylor County Sheriff's …
Excessive rainfall from heavy rains Friday night into Saturday morning across southwest Taylor County caused water to spill over the main spillway at Lake Abilene. This water flowed into Elm Creek and flooded several streets, homes, and businesses in the City of Abilene Sunday mo…
Flooding was reported along Cedar Creek. Water entered homes along FM1750. Water entered approximately 10 homes and washed out several roads.
The tropical wave that had plagued south central Texas over the past several days moved to the north on the morning of the 6th. Thunderstorms moved into Taylor county around 3 AM. Rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour produced rainfall amounts of up to 12 inches in the souther…
Baseball size hail pounded the eastern sections of Abilene. The area around Abilene Christian University was the hardest hit, with numerous windows broken at the school. Many vehicles were hard hit as well, with windshields broken out and holes punched through the roofs of conver…
Winds estimated at 105 mph did extensive damage across Dyess AFB. Several buildings suffered extensive roof damage and 3 airplanes were damaged.
A wind gust to 52 knots (60 mph) was recorded at the Abilene Municipal Airport at 1702 CST but wind gusts to 70 to 80 mph were reported throughout the city of Abilene. Many trees were uprooted and there was considerable roof damage. Power was lost for several thousand customers.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Superintendent at Abilene State Park reports main road to park under water.
Hail Hail
Public report of ping pong ball sized hail on social media.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter size hail with around 50 mph winds out of Buffalo Gap.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Media reported baseball sized hail over Buffalo Gap.
Hail Hail
Public reported half dollar sized hail via social media over Potosi.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail via social media.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A storm chaser reported a brief tornado touchdown near Potosi.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Low temperatures ranged form zero to 10 degrees above zero across Taylor County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
There was 2 to 4 inches of snow/sleet across Taylor County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS measured a 62 mph wind gust at the Abilene Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported that a hangar door was blown off the track at the Freeman Jet Center at the Abilene Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed a public report of a billboard completely destroyed and wrapped around a telephone pole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed a report from the public of a metal roof blown off of a small building across from the Abilene Livestock Auction barn.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported high water on the roads beginning to flood vehicles in northwest portions of Abilene, with additional reports of flash flooding around the rest of Abilene.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A National Weather Service Storm Survey determined that a microburst from a severe thunderstorm occurred across northern portions of Abilene. The 199 foot tower at the KTXS TV station was bent and pushed over onto the roof and all the way to the other side of the property, while …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public report of street flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 78 mph wind gust was measured at the West Texas Mesonet observation station on the Abilene Christian University campus.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported multiple tree branches blown down. A fence was also knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A county official reported the following damage at a one family residence: A portion of a gutter peeled off, debris in the yard, a shed blown over upside down, a solar panel installation pulled slightly out of the ground, and large tree branches knocked down. Time estimated based…
Hail Hail
Public report of quarter size hail in Merkel, Texas.
Hail Hail
Public report of quarter size hail at Abilene Christian University.
Hail Hail
Public report of ping pong ball sized hail near Tye.
Hail Hail
Public report of half dollar sized hail just west of Potosi.
Hail Hail
Public report of tennis ball sized hail just south of Dyess AFB.
Hail Hail
Public report of quarter size hail 2.5 miles northeast of Tuscola.
Hail Hail
Public reported golf ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos from the public of a metal roof on a home peeled up and displaced.
Hail Hail
An amateur radio operator reported 2 to 2.5 inch diameter size hail in Tuscola.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 0 |
| 2023 | 69 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 28 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 2 |
| 2019 | 30 | 2 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 23 | 1 |
| 2016 | 34 | 0 |
| 2015 | 47 | 0 |
| 2014 | 45 | 0 |
| 2013 | 51 | 0 |
| 2012 | 39 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 2 |
| 2007 | 43 | 1 |
| 2006 | 34 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 30 | 4 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 45 | 7 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 24 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 31 | 1 |
| 1996 | 39 | 0 |
| 1995 | 33 | 2 |
| 1994 | 18 | 1 |
| 1993 | 13 | 1 |
| 1992 | 18 | 0 |
| 1991 | 13 | 1 |
| 1990 | 14 | 1 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 12 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 13 | 3 |
| 1982 | 11 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 8 | 4 |
| 1978 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 8 | 1 |
| 1975 | 7 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 6 | 2 |
| 1972 | 7 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 | 12 | 5 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 6 | 0 |
| 1964 | 6 | 0 |
| 1963 | 4 | 0 |
| 1962 | 13 | 2 |
| 1961 | 6 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 6 | 3 |
| 1958 | 8 | 2 |
| 1957 | 4 | 2 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
| 1955 | 6 | 2 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
Search your address
See every tornado that passed within 25 miles of a place in Taylor County, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.