Tornadoes in Swisher County
The Storm Prediction Center records 81 tornadoes whose paths touched Swisher County, Texas between 1953 and 2023. They killed 23 people and injured 105. The busiest month is May, with 24 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 18 April 1970. The most recent was on 28 May 2023.
- 81tornadoes
- 23deaths
- 105injuries
- 910per 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 Swisher County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 43 | 53% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 21% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 5% |
Swisher County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 15 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Swisher 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 tornado28 May 2023, Unknown rating, 0.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Swisher 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.