Young storm history
Storm events recorded in Young, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
764
Total events
52
Tornadoes
346
Hail
41
Floods
3
Deaths
$1.2B
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A large tornado was reported from near the county line (between Elbert and Padgett) to east of Olney. A 100 year old home was completely destroyed one mile south of the Olney Airport. A total of three homes and two motor homes were destroyed. Damage was reported to a nursing home…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A large tornado was video-taped by storm chasers. The tornado was on the ground for 20 minutes and moved south-southeast across open ranch land with the only known damage being to a garage and an oil storage tank.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Triple digit temperatures were recorded nearly every day during the month of July. On the 9th, a female crashed her all-terrain vehicle while riding on a deer lease and became disoriented in the heat while trying to walk for help. The medical examiner determined she died from hea…
Just after 1730 CDT, a thunderstorm developed rapidly on the Palo Pinto/Parker County line ahead of an intense squall line over the western part of north Texas. This storm quickly became severe, producing hail up to golf ball-size 18 inches deep across southern parts of Parker Co…
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail 5 and 1/2 miles north of Lake Graham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered downed trees and sheet metal was removed from buildings throughout Olney. Wooden power poles were leaning, spectator stands at the baseball fields were damaged, and a 40 foot storage container was moved.
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.
Hail Hail
A photo of half dollar to ping pong ball sized hail located northeast of Graham was received on social media.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported golf ball, tennis ball, and larger than baseball hail SE of Olney.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail on Furr Rd. northwest of Newcastle.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported 1 to 1.3 inch hail in Eliasville. The time was estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1.25 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 2 inch hail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A social media video indicated approximately 6 inches of water covering the road just north of the city of Graham, with 8 to 12 inches in one spot.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1.5 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail in Olney.
Hail Hail
A person on Facebook reported golf ball sized hail in Loving.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 71 mph (62 knot) wind gust was measured by the Graham Municipal Airport AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported a downed power pole and sheet metal outbuilding blown apart east of Graham on Highway 380. There were also multiple reports of other metal buildings and small structures damaged in and around Graham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported a large shipping container that was one quarter full of wood was flipped onto its side and tossed several feet from its original location. A barbed wire fence was pulled up and minor roof damage was done to a home northwest of Bryson.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind Chills as low at 5 degrees occurred a few more nights across parts of the region.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 5.5 inches of snow was measured across Young County.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values between 5-10 degrees were observed across the region during the overnight and morning hours of January 6, 2025.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported hail up to golf ball about 6 miles south of Graham on Highway 67. The report was relayed by a Ham Radio Operator.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Graham multiple times. One report was from a trained spotter, and another was from a broadcast media partner.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county early in the month.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought conditions impacted the county late in the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county early in the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A collapsing thunderstorm produced a small downburst west of Newcastle near Hwy 380 and FM 578 that damaged trees, broke power poles, and blew a car off the road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105, or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 degrees across the county each afternoon from August 17 through August 23 2024.
Heat Heat
Heat index values met or exceeded 105 across much of the county from August 13 to August 24 2024.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
High temperatures in the 104 to 108 degree range affected much of the County during the afternoon hours of August 7 and 8.
Heat Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 103, and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon on August 1 and 2.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees at the end of July, extending into early August.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours of July 15th and 16th.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or above 110 occurred across much of the county on June 29th.
Heat Heat
Above average temperatures stretched from June 24th through the end of the month and into July. Several prolonged Heat Advisories were in effect, and at times Excessive Heat Warnings were needed, as temperatures soared over 100 degrees and/or heat index values recorded over 105 d…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were broken and trees were uprooted west of Graham along Hwy 67 and also in and around Graham. Lightweight metal structures, outbuildings, and roofs were also damaged.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported 10 miles northwest of Newcastle.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported near Loving.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 2 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 2 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 |
| 2013 | 41 | 2 |
| 2012 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 1 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 45 | 7 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 1 |
| 1997 | 15 | 4 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 26 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 15 | 1 |
| 1989 | 15 | 0 |
| 1988 | 15 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 2 |
| 1979 | 4 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 3 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 5 | 2 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |