Jack County, Texas severe weather history spans 414 recorded events between 1954 and 2026. The dominant hazard is hail, accounting for 58.5% of all recorded events. It ranks #1,199 nationally and #113 in Texas.
414
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
13
Direct injuries
$5.8M
Property damage
The record
What the Jack County, Texas severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Jack County, Texas severe weather history averages 5.8 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 106 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 42 events fall before 1990 and 372 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The costliest is thunderstorm wind, with $2.7M in reported property damage. In total, 9 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Jack County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 242 | 0 | $594K | 4.5 | 1963–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 104 | 0 | $2.7M | 82 | 1957–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 31 | 0 | $150K | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Tornado | 30 | 0 | $1.3M | F3 | 1954–2026 |
| Flood | 3 | 0 | $10K | 0 | 2007–2020 |
| Lightning | 1 | 0 | $2K | 0 | 2008–2008 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2006–2006 |
| Coastal Flood | 1 | 0 | $1.0M | 0 | 1996–1996 |
| Heavy Rain | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2003–2003 |
Decade by decade
Jack County, Texas severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
29 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 26 touched down inside it and 3 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-21 | EF3 | 0 | 9 | 34.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1955-04-06 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 mi | Touched down here |
| 1979-10-30 | EF2 | 0 | 5 | 29.1 mi | Crossed in |
| 1965-04-14 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2025-04-19 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 2009-06-12 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 2009-06-12 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 mi | Touched down here |
| 2004-03-04 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1997-06-12 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1979-03-29 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Jack County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2022 | Tornado | BARTONS CHAPEL | 0 | 9 | $0 |
| May 2, 1954 | Tornado | 0 | 4 | $0 |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
The third tornado in Jack County on the evening of April 19th formed near the intersection of State Highway 59 and FM 1810, approximately 3.25 miles west of the Cundiff community in eastern Jack County. Upon formation, the tornado moved northeast, paralleling FM 1810 for at least 2 miles. Significant tree damage occurred along portions of the path, consistent with EF-1 winds of approximately 90 mph. Multiple outbuildings were impacted with roof damage, and at least 3 residences sustained roof damage as well. An RV trailer at one residence was flipped over and totally destroyed. The tornado dissipated just west of the Cundiff community.
A National Weather Service damage survey crew determined a tornado caused damage over four miles across eastern Jack and far western Wise Counties. The tornado produced extensive tree damage across farm and ranch land, but did produce damage to three homes, and several buildings on one farm.
A National Weather Service damage survey crew found evidence of a brief tornado in the city of Jacksboro. The tornado moved in a southeast to northwest direction, beginning near the intersection of 4th street and Pine. The tornado moved northwest for approximately three blocks, damaging several trees, and producing roof damage to four homes.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
8,882
Population (ACS)
$251K
Median home value
18
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND FLOODING | DR |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Fire | WILDFIRES | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Jacksboro 105
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Jack County, Texas?
414 events are on record between 1954 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths and $5.8M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Jack County?
Hail, with 242 recorded events — 58.5% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Jack County?
29 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 26 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Jack County?
18 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Jack County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Jack County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jack County as very low risk, placing it in the 11 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Jack 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
- Irion County 191
- Jackson County 201
- Hutchinson County 913
- Jasper County 393
- Hunt County 672
- Jeff Davis County 179
Cite this page
“Jack County, Texas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/texas/jack-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.