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A history of twisters: Tornadoes in Texas since 1950. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been tracking tornadoes for decades. This interactive map, which contains data...
26 paź 2023 · Our interactive map, which contains data from January 1950 to July 31, 2023, pinpoints where a cyclone touched down and traces its path of destruction. For more recent tornadoes, clicking deeper...
April 27, 1883 – An unrated tornado hit Belton, destroying 3 homes and scattering debris for over a mile. It was estimated to have F4 windspeeds. [4] May 15, 1896 – A destructive F5 tornado ravaged Sherman, destroying large portions of the town and killing an estimated 73 people.
This map shows all reported fatal tornadoes in Texas from the year 1950 to present day. It does not show all reported tornadoes from this time period, only those that have at least 1 fatality. Harness the power of maps to tell stories that matter. ArcGIS StoryMaps has everything you need to create remarkable stories that give your maps meaning.
The deadliest tornado in Texas history struck shortly after 4 pm on the day after Mother's Day in 1953. It touched down north of the town of Lorena and began moving North-Northeast toward Waco. On a radar screen at Texas A&M University, the tornadic storm developed a hook shaped echo.
1 sty 1996 · During 1957, 145 were observed touching the ground; in 1967, 232 were recorded; and in 1972, 144 tornadoes were observed in Texas. Tornadoes often appear suddenly and inflict great damage in one brief blow; towns have been flattened and families wiped out in minutes.
This interactive map, which contains data from January 1950 to May 31, 2024, pinpoints where a cyclone touched down and traces its path of destruction. For more recent tornadoes, clicking deeper...
