Tornadoes in Lamb County
The Storm Prediction Center records 104 tornadoes whose paths touched Lamb County, Texas between 1951 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 93. The busiest month is May, with 39 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 2 June 1965. The most recent was on 26 April 2025.
- 104tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 93injuries
- 1,023per 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 Lamb County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 53 | 51% |
| F1 / EF1 | 22 | 21% |
| F2 / EF2 | 17 | 16% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 4% |
Lamb 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 | 6 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 14 |
| May | 39 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 8 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lamb County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Plainview, Texas tornado2 June 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 76 injuries, 39.3 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado17 June 1980, F2, 45 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado26 April 2025, Unknown rating, 17.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lamb County
- Plainview, Texas tornado2 June 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 76 injuries, 39.3 miles long
- Opdyke West, Texas tornado21 April 1957, F4, 7 injuries, 29.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.