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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.

June 2, 2024 · Terrell, Texas
Tornado EF3 Tornado12 injuries
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 …
September 21, 1965 · Terrell, Texas
Tornado F3 Tornado
July 3, 2005 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind7 injuries
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…
July 25, 2004 · Terrell, Texas
Flash Flood Flash Flood$1.1M damage
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…
July 22, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
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.
June 10, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
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.
June 10, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
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.
June 10, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
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.
June 10, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
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.
June 5, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS station K6R6 5 W Dryden measured a 62 mph wind gust. The total interval of occurrence is estimated.
April 22, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
A report of golf ball size hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar.
April 22, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
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.
April 22, 2025 · Terrell, Texas
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.
November 2, 2024 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
June 2, 2024 · Terrell, Texas
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…
June 1, 2024 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
May 30, 2024 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
The time of this report was estimated from radar.
May 28, 2024 · Terrell, Texas
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.
January 8, 2024 · Terrell, Texas
High Wind High Wind
September 25, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
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.
September 14, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
June 2, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
June 2, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
A photo was shared showing approximately two-inch hail along US Highway 90.
June 2, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
Hail report via mPing.
June 2, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
Tornado EF0 Tornado
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June 2, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
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…
March 2, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
High Wind High Wind
February 22, 2023 · Terrell, Texas
High Wind High Wind
September 2, 2022 · Terrell, Texas
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.
April 24, 2022 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
April 24, 2022 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
September 30, 2021 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 71 mph wind gust in Dryden.
May 27, 2021 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
May 17, 2021 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
May 15, 2021 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced a 60 mph wind gust at the Dryden ASOS site.
May 15, 2021 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
May 11, 2021 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
May 11, 2021 · Terrell, Texas
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.
December 30, 2020 · Terrell, Texas
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall measuring 10.2 inches fell in Sanderson.
May 15, 2020 · Terrell, Texas
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.
May 2, 2019 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
May 17, 2018 · Terrell, Texas
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.
April 16, 2017 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
April 13, 2017 · Terrell, Texas
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.
March 28, 2017 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail
September 12, 2016 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 59 mph wind gust at the Dryden AWOS site.
July 26, 2016 · Terrell, Texas
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moved across Terrell County and produced a 58 mph wind gust at Dryden.
June 27, 2016 · Terrell, Texas
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.
June 1, 2016 · Terrell, Texas
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.
June 1, 2016 · Terrell, Texas
Hail Hail

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202590
202472
202392
202230
202170
202020
201910
201810
201730
2016120
201560
201450
201390
201240
201131
201020
200981
200810
200770
200670
200580
2004210
2003100
200240
200120
200020
1999170
1998220
199740
199650
199591
199420
199321
199291
199110
199020
198910
198710
198510
198120
198010
197820
197510
196522
195520