Amarillo weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Amarillo, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Amarillo as part of Potter County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Amarillo
140 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Amarillo since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 18. The most recent was on April 25, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Amarillo
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 1982 | F3 | Randall County | 8.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 7, 1995 | F2 | Randall County | 12 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 12 |
| April 13, 1973 | F2 | Armstrong County | 90.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 13, 2021 | EF2 | Swisher County | 21.3 mi | 1,000 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 5, 1967 | F2 | Carson County | 16.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | EF0 | Randall County | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 25, 2025 | EF1 | Randall County | 0.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 3, 2023 | EF0 | Potter County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 2023 | EF0 | Carson County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 13, 2021 | EF0 | Randall County | 13 mi | 1,000 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Potter County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 460 | November 2, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 195 | May 18, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 167 | September 30, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 158 | May 18, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 106 | August 25, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 70 | May 18, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 57 | November 1, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 56 | December 4, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 43 | March 27, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 41 | August 23, 2026 |
About Amarillo
- Population: 203,729 (2024 estimate)
- County: Potter County
- State: Texas