Tornadoes in Donley County
The Storm Prediction Center records 67 tornadoes whose paths touched Donley County, Texas between 1955 and 2024. They killed 21 people and injured 97. The busiest month is May, with 22 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 April 1970. The most recent was on 1 May 2024.
- 67tornadoes
- 21deaths
- 97injuries
- 723per 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 Donley County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 42 | 63% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 16% |
| F2 / EF2 | 10 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Donley County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 12 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 18 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Donley County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Tulia, Texas tornado18 April 1970, F4, 16 deaths, 42 injuries, 65 miles long
- Longest path: Plainview, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 5 deaths, 51 injuries, 96.6 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado1 May 2024, EF1, 1.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Donley County
- Tulia, Texas tornado18 April 1970, F4, 16 deaths, 42 injuries, 65 miles long
- Plainview, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 5 deaths, 51 injuries, 96.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.