Delta County, Texas severe weather history spans 197 recorded events between 1954 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 44.7% of all recorded events. It ranks #2,460 nationally and #226 in Texas.
197
Recorded events
2
Direct deaths
19
Direct injuries
$1.1M
Property damage
The record
What the Delta County, Texas severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Delta County, Texas severe weather history averages 2.7 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 1990s, with 92 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 31 events fall before 1990 and 166 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Delta County, Texas record is tornado, responsible for 2 direct deaths. The costliest is thunderstorm wind, with $620K in reported property damage. In total, 5 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Delta County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 88 | 0 | $620K | 87 | 1960–2024 |
| Hail | 75 | 0 | $242K | 2.75 | 1968–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 25 | 0 | $37K | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Tornado | 7 | 2 | $175K | F3 | 1954–2020 |
| Flood | 2 | 0 | $50K | 0 | 2015–2015 |
Decade by decade
Delta County, Texas severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
8 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 7 touched down inside it and 1 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-04-22 | EF3 | 0 | 2 | 5.9 mi | Touched down here |
| 1957-04-02 | EF2 | 1 | 2 | 6.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1954-06-02 | EF2 | 1 | 8 | 5.9 mi | Touched down here |
| 1977-04-18 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 2003-05-24 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1981-10-13 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 mi | Crossed in |
| 2020-01-10 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 2020-01-10 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Delta County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1954 | Tornado | 1 | 8 | $25K | |
| Apr 3, 1957 | Tornado | 1 | 2 | $25K | |
| May 9, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | ENLOE | 0 | 7 | $150K |
| Apr 23, 1964 | Tornado | 0 | 2 | $25K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Widespread wind damage was reported with numerous trees and power poles blown down. Some large trees were uprooted. A downburst likely caused the damage, which had a track of about two miles long by a mile and a half wide. Several roofs were ripped off businesses and residences, and street signs and awnings were twisted. The radio tower at the Delta County Law Enforcement Center was broken in half.
Thunderstorm wind damage due to 80 mph winds was observed across northern Delta County from the Enloe area to the Lake Creek area. The damage started along FM 128, extending east to just past a warehouse business near FM 1335 and Hwy 19. Damage consisted of notable tree damage and structural damage to house roofs and metal roofs. A home near FM 2675 and FM 2949N had windows broken due to wind driven hail. Several trees on the property were uprooted and/or snapped, too. Local officials reported 7 people were injured from the wind driven hail.
Tornado touchdown between Klondike and Horton on FM 1520. The Fisherman's Motel and Marina in the Klondike area received major roof damage. Several homes had structural damage including roof damage from fallen trees. Residents of the area had no power, telephone service, or water for much of Sunday.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
5,438
Population (ACS)
$164K
Median home value
18
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS | DR |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 | EM |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING | DR |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Delta County, Texas?
197 events are on record between 1954 and 2026, causing 2 direct deaths and $1.1M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Delta County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 88 recorded events — 44.7% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Delta County?
8 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 7 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Delta County?
18 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Delta County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Delta County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Delta County as very low risk, placing it in the 9 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Delta County, Texas severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Deaf Smith County 598
- Denton County 1,595
- Dawson County 375
- DeWitt County 262
- Dallas County 2,012
- Dickens County 339
Cite this page
“Delta County, Texas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/texas/delta-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.