Tornadoes in Armstrong County
The Storm Prediction Center records 57 tornadoes whose paths touched Armstrong County, Texas between 1955 and 2023. They killed 17 people and injured 57. The busiest month is May, with 25 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 April 1970. The most recent was on 21 June 2023.
- 57tornadoes
- 17deaths
- 57injuries
- 627per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Armstrong County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 40 | 70% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 18% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 5% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 4% |
Armstrong County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 25 |
| Jun | 16 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Armstrong County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Tulia, Texas tornado18 April 1970, F4, 16 deaths, 42 injuries, 65 miles long
- Longest path: Pampa, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 130 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado21 June 2023, Unknown rating, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Armstrong County
- Tulia, Texas tornado18 April 1970, F4, 16 deaths, 42 injuries, 65 miles long
- Pampa, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 130 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.