Wichita 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.
63
Tornado reports
756
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
1,595
All events
57
Deaths
$311.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wichita County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 57 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.
A tractor-trailer was overturned (and rolled) on U.S. Highway 287 due to thunderstorm winds. Details on this event were relayed through local broadcast media.
A 74-year old man was found dead in his Wichita Falls home. The State Medical Examiner determined hypothermia contributed to his death along with high blood pressure and heart disease. A screen door and numerous windows to the house were found open, however water leading to the h…
A 75 year-old man died in his house in Wichita Falls due to the excessive heat.
Major flooding occurred over northern Wichita county. At Wichita Falls, numerous homes were flooded with residents having to be evacuated by boat. A 3.5 mile stretch of railroad track from Wichita Falls to Burkburnett was washed out in several spots, making it impassable. At Burk…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat Heat
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dispatch reported roadways closed and high-water rescues due to flooding in Wichita Falls. The location and event time are approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from quarter to slightly larger than baseball during the event time. An image of the largest hailstone, showing a ruler measurement, was shared on social media.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from quarter to golf ball during the event time. The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Maximum hail size increased from quarter to golf ball during the event time. An image showing a ruler-measured hailstone was also shared. The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Hailfall near the intersection of Kell Boulevard and Barnett Road.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A video showing a large tree split in half was shared on social media. The event time is estimated based on radar observations.
Hail Hail
The location is approximate.
Hail Hail
Reported by a broadcast media storm chaser. The location is approximate.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
High Wind High Wind
Sheppard Air Force Base/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (KSPS) observation.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Radar Fire burned 495 acres across northern Wichita County, southwest of Burkburnett.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The county received a combination of mainly sleet and some snow during this event, producing 1 to 4 inches of accumulation. The highest observed total (4 inches) was reported near Wichita Falls. Listed amounts reflect a synthesis of both remote sensing and direct observations.
Hail Hail
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is adjusted based on radar observations.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb, approximately 6 to 8 inches in diameter, was blown onto the roof of a house. The report was relayed through Spotter Network. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
Heat Heat
Heat Heat
Hail Hail
The report was relayed by amateur radio. The location is approximate.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 0 |
| 2025 | 59 | 0 |
| 2024 | 82 | 2 |
| 2023 | 89 | 0 |
| 2022 | 46 | 0 |
| 2021 | 42 | 0 |
| 2020 | 45 | 3 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 29 | 2 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34 | 4 |
| 2014 | 31 | 1 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 29 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 28 | 2 |
| 2007 | 29 | 0 |
| 2006 | 42 | 0 |
| 2005 | 42 | 0 |
| 2004 | 51 | 1 |
| 2003 | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 | 30 | 0 |
| 2001 | 31 | 2 |
| 2000 | 33 | 1 |
| 1999 | 29 | 0 |
| 1998 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 | 30 | 1 |
| 1996 | 33 | 0 |
| 1995 | 48 | 11 |
| 1994 | 41 | 1 |
| 1993 | 35 | 1 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 14 | 0 |
| 1990 | 14 | 1 |
| 1989 | 24 | 0 |
| 1988 | 14 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 31 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 4 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 12 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 | 0 |
| 1975 | 14 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 19 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 8 | 0 |
| 1967 | 11 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 6 | 0 |
| 1964 | 18 | 1 |
| 1963 | 6 | 1 |
| 1962 | 11 | 1 |
| 1961 | 13 | 2 |
| 1960 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 8 | 2 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 2 | 2 |
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