Wise County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
66
Tornado reports
475
Hail reports
90
Floods since 1996
1,194
All events
6
Deaths
$32.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wise County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 66 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
An EF-2 tornado occurred on the southwest side of Runaway Bay with peak winds estimated at 130 mph. This tornado formed just south of Highway 380 near Port O Call Drive and Pinto Court where a 100 to 200 yard wide swath of EF-0 tree damage was observed. The tornado then continued…
A 43 year old male was killed when a semi jackknifed on a wet road and hit the oncoming car the male was driving. The accident occurred near the intersection of TX 101 and FM 1786.
Temperatures this month ranged from the upper 90s to over 100 degrees during the month of July. An elderly women died in her overheated home on the 7th, and a second heat victim was found outside on the 15th while working on a job. A heat advisory was in effect from the 11th thro…
Two persons were killed in a mobile home which was destroyed by a tornado. Three other people were injured. Three mobile homes were destroyed, with two of them heavily damaged. Many outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.
Twelve major and eighteen minor accidents were reported over the weekend due to icy conditions on roadways.
Up to 3 of ice and sleet accumulated in Wise County. Most of the accumulations were due to sleet. Three inches of sleet was reported near Decatur. US 380 between Decatur and Bridgeport was shut down on the 7th. Traffic was very slow or stopped on parts of Highway 287 due to ice, …
An average of 10-12 of snow fell across the county. The COOP Observer in Alvord reported a snow depth of 7 the morning of the 12th, and the COOP Observer in Decatur reported a total snow of 11. A NWS meteorologist measured 12 of snow southeast of Decatur. The local newspaper repo…
Large hail struck three car dealerships in Decatur, causing an estimated $2 million in damage.
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Hail Hail
Report of 0.75 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail in Chico off of Sherman St and Davis St.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail in Bridgeport from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.25 inch hail southeast of Bridgeport from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.75 inch hail near Paradise from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.25 inch hail near Decatur from mPING.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report indicated that several trees were blown down at Lake Bridgeport. Part of a roof was reportedly blown off a house, and a bay door was blown in at the fire department.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report indicated that several trees were blown down near Eagle Mountain Lake in Newark.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado formed near the intersection of Spring Valley Road and Wise County Road 3355. This tornado initially moved south, producing scattered tree, shingle, and outbuilding roof damage consistent with high end EF-0 winds. The tornado crossed FM 2123, just east of its intersecti…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong straight line winds affected a rural area of southwest Wise County, west of County Road 3355 and north of County Road 3470. A small neighborhood near Windmill Trail had damage to some roofs, garage doors and windows, as well as scattered tree damage. Across County Road 347…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered wind damage to trees and minor damage to homes were reported across the southern portions of Wise County from Cottondale towards Springtown. The damage was consistent with 70-80 mph winds.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.5 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported 2 inch hail in Runaway Bay.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported 2.75 inch hail in Runaway Bay.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported 1 inch hail just northwest of Bridgeport.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported 1.75 inch hail southwest of Paradise.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.75 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Spotter network report of 1.75 inch hail north of Springtown.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
A social media video indicated quarter sized hail in Runaway Bay.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm chaser reported a tree down on FM 730 along with nickel sized hail near Greenwood.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported nickel sized hail along FM 730 near Greenwood.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator relayed report of 1 inch hail south of Bridgeport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a 67 mph wind gust on a personal weather station just west of Decatur. Small tree limbs were observed on the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported downed trees on highway 101 north of Chico.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported downed trees on CR 3250 north of Paradise.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills dropped below 0 degrees across the county between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning, January 24th through 27th. The lowest wind chill of -10 was recorded at a CWOP observation site south of Paradise the morning of January 25th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals up to 5 inches fell across Wise County.
Hail Hail
A social media report indicated hail ranging from quarter sized to golf ball sized in Rhome.
Hail Hail
An mPing report indicated quarter sized hail midway between Decatur and Justin.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue was conducted near Preskitt Rd and FM 51.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A public report indicated damage to an outdoor metal building 6 miles east-southeast of Decatur. Some of the walls were collapsed and portions of the roof were destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust 1 mile north of Decatur with a personal weather station.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ham radio estimated 50-60 mph wind gusts in the city of Alvord.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 2 |
| 2025 | 40 | 2 |
| 2024 | 43 | 0 |
| 2023 | 40 | 1 |
| 2022 | 40 | 2 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 3 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 0 |
| 2016 | 30 | 0 |
| 2015 | 56 | 7 |
| 2014 | 38 | 0 |
| 2013 | 41 | 1 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 67 | 1 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 1 |
| 2007 | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 | 25 | 2 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 33 | 2 |
| 2000 | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 | 27 | 1 |
| 1998 | 23 | 1 |
| 1997 | 49 | 1 |
| 1996 | 24 | 2 |
| 1995 | 18 | 2 |
| 1994 | 38 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 35 | 2 |
| 1991 | 11 | 1 |
| 1990 | 18 | 4 |
| 1989 | 11 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 1 |
| 1986 | 12 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 13 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 |
| 1981 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 10 | 3 |
| 1975 | 7 | 3 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 3 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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