Wichita Falls weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Wichita Falls, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Wichita Falls as part of Wichita County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Wichita Falls
126 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wichita Falls since 1950, killing 54 people and injuring 1,900. The most recent was on August 28, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Wichita Falls
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1964 | F5 | Wichita County | 4.7 mi | 500 yd | 7 | 111 |
| April 10, 1979 | F4 | — | 46.9 mi | 1,320 yd | 42 | 1740 |
| May 26, 1962 | F4 | Cotton County | 10.1 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 1, 1954 | F3 | Tillman County | 12.3 mi | 10 yd | 3 | 3 |
| April 2, 1958 | F3 | Wichita County | 16.4 mi | 333 yd | 1 | 14 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | EF0 | Cotton County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 3, 2025 | ? | Archer County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 3, 2024 | EF1 | Clay County | 8.4 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF1 | Clay County | 3.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 25, 2024 | EF1 | Archer County | 3.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Wichita County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 456 | November 3, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 146 | November 3, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 127 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 118 | October 14, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 92 | April 18, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 68 | August 24, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 65 | December 17, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 51 | October 14, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 51 | November 2, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 50 | October 19, 2026 |
About Wichita Falls
- Population: 102,372 (2024 estimate)
- County: Wichita County
- State: Texas