Tornadoes in Gray County
The Storm Prediction Center records 100 tornadoes whose paths touched Gray County, Texas between 1951 and 2021. They killed 19 people and injured 131. The busiest month is May, with 38 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 April 1970. The most recent was on 25 June 2021.
- 100tornadoes
- 19deaths
- 131injuries
- 1,080per 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 Gray County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 53 | 53% |
| F1 / EF1 | 20 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 11 | 11% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Gray County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 38 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Gray 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 tornado25 June 2021, EF1, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Gray County
- Tulia, Texas tornado18 April 1970, F4, 16 deaths, 42 injuries, 65 miles long
- Lefors, Texas tornado26 March 1975, F3, 2 deaths, 42 injuries, 1 mile long
- Pampa, Texas tornado17 April 1970, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 130 miles long
- McLean, Texas tornado8 June 1995, F4, 29 miles long
- Pampa, Texas tornado8 June 1995, F4, 7 injuries, 3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.