How many tornadoes has Dumas, TX had?
Dumas has had 96 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Dumas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dumas was an EF0 on June 2, 2024.
When is tornado season in Dumas?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dumas, with 34 on record. April through June account for 78 of the 96 tornadoes on record near Dumas.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
96
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.2% of total
Peak Month
June
34 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dumas
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
32 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
2
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
2
2018
0
2017
0
2016
3
2015
0
2014
1
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
6
2009
0
2008
3
2007
10
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
13
1970s
9
1980s
18
1990s
12
2000s
20
2010s
13
2020s
6
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
67
EF1
12
EF2
10
EF3
1
EF4
3
Unrated
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
3
Apr
14
May
30
Jun
34
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
4
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Dumas
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Dumas since 1950, across 1 event. 34 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Dumas.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on June 9, 1983, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dumas
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on June 9, 1983 — 1 fatality, 0.1 mi path, 17 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on June 27, 1992 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on June 27, 1992 — 1,583 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on March 18, 1982 — 88.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 2, 2024.
What the record shows near Dumas
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Dumas, with 20 of the 96 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Dumas record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dumas, 79 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dumas is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged. A further 3 near Dumas are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Dumas has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 32 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 10, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Dumas, TX had?
Since 1950, 96 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dumas. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Dumas?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Dumas was an F1 on June 9, 1983, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Dumas?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dumas, with 34 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Dumas been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Dumas, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Dumas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dumas was an EF0 on June 2, 2024.
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