Tornadoes in Reeves County
The Storm Prediction Center records 49 tornadoes whose paths touched Reeves County, Texas between 1954 and 2020. They killed 30 people and injured 140. The busiest month is May, with 25 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 22 May 1987. The most recent was on 13 March 2020.
- 49tornadoes
- 30deaths
- 140injuries
- 186per 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 Reeves County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 33 | 67% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 14% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Reeves County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2020, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 25 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Reeves County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Balmorhea, Texas tornado22 May 1987, F4, 30 deaths, 121 injuries, 3 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado13 June 1954, F2, 1 injury, 25 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado13 March 2020, Unknown rating, 9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Reeves County
- Balmorhea, Texas tornado22 May 1987, F4, 30 deaths, 121 injuries, 3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.