Tornadoes in Castro County
The Storm Prediction Center records 95 tornadoes whose paths touched Castro County, Texas between 1951 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 58. The busiest month is May, with 25 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 17 April 1970. The most recent was on 26 April 2025.
- 95tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 58injuries
- 1,062per 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 Castro County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 54 | 57% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 9 | 9% |
Castro County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 25 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 8 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Castro County
- Deadliest: Springlake, Texas tornado12 April 1960, F3, 3 deaths, 32 injuries, 5.2 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Pampa, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 130 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado26 April 2025, Unknown rating, 17.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Castro County
- Springlake, Texas tornado12 April 1960, F3, 3 deaths, 32 injuries, 5.2 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.