Terrell storm history
Storm events recorded in Terrell, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
239
Total events
11
Tornadoes
117
Hail
36
Floods
0
Deaths
$3.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Photos showed a tornado formed very near Sanderson along a ridge northwest of town. This tornado immediately entered a neighborhood west of US Highway 285 in Sanderson. Damage in this neighborhood included damage to walls and roofs of several houses with the complete destruction …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Damaging thunderstorm winds struck Sanderson, Texas during an Independence Day celebration. Winds blew down several large circus-style tents at the outdoor festival. Minor injuries were reported. Winds also blew two inch diameter limbs off trees. A National Weather Service cooper…
A large complex of thunderstorms erupted over southeastern Pecos County, northeastern Brewster County, and much of Terrell County during the pre-dawn hours Sunday. Terrell County received the heaviest rainfall, with KMAF 88D Doppler radar estimates that totaled seven to nine inch…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS station at Dryden measured a wind gust of 62 mph, along with a couple of other severe wind gusts. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report of estimated 70 mph winds was received from fire/rescue in Sanderson. The severe winds were accompanied by small hail. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing was peeled off of the Rural Health Clinic in Sanderson. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station K6R6 5 W Dryden recorded a storm-related gust of 93mph. The time of occurrence is partially estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An uprooted tree was reported in Sanderson. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated. The cost of damages is also estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station K6R6 5 W Dryden measured a 62 mph wind gust. The total interval of occurrence is estimated.
Hail Hail
A report of golf ball size hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A storm chaser reported that a large stretch of FM 2400 was under approximately 6 inches of rushing water. The entire road is flooded. Time is estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A part of FM 2400 was reported flooded out by at least a foot of water. A few vehicles were unable to cross the road at either end. The time is estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The same supercell thunderstorm that caused the first tornado would quickly produce another smaller tornado near the center of Sanderson a short time later. This tornado was photographed as a skinny rope tornado moving roughly parallel to Oak Street. This tornado would snap power…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
The time of this report was estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was observed along State Highway 349 with multiple low water crossings impassable due to high water, especially along Independence Creek.
High Wind High Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two power poles were reported blown down in rural Terrell County. Time is estimated from radar. Wind speeds are estimated to be approximately 90 mph. Property damage cost is an estimation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A photo was shared showing approximately two-inch hail along US Highway 90.
Hail Hail
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Tornado EF0 Tornado
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Tornado EFU Tornado
Due to the rural location and lack of damage indicators, no damage was found and the tornado was rated an EF-Unkown. Photos and radar were used to estimate path length and time. The tornado continued for nearly 45 minutes before crossing the international border into Mexico where…
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding in Terrell County. There was several feet of floodwater in Sanderson Canyon which resulted in evacuations. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 71 mph wind gust in Dryden.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced a 60 mph wind gust at the Dryden ASOS site.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm produced golf ball sized hail west of Dryden. The hail was measured by IBHS hail study researchers. The time of the hail was estimated from radar.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall measuring 10.2 inches fell in Sanderson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced wind damage about 16 miles south southeast of Sheffield. A large healthy tree was blown down which damaged a truck. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced golf ball sized hail in Sanderson. The Terrell County Sheriff's Department reported a few broken windows and several tree branches broken throughout Sanderson. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Terrell County and produced flash flooding fifteen miles south of Sheffield. Oxy USA Inc. Gas Plant said many side roads and low water crossings were inundated with over six inches of water.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 59 mph wind gust at the Dryden AWOS site.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 58 mph wind gust at Dryden.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain fell across Terrell County and produced flash flooding fifteen miles south of Sheffield. Six to twelve inches of water was reported running over State Highway 349 at Independence Creek. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced hail damage near Sanderson. A windshield was broken by two inch hail on Highway 90 west of Sanderson. The cost of damage is a rough estimate.
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |