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Wind in Sutton County, Texas
20 damaging wind events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Thunderstorm Wind, High Wind, Strong Wind.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
NCEI records 20 wind events in Sutton County, Texas, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 15 years.
March is the busiest month, with 4 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 10 events against 4 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0% of the 43,222 wind events recorded in Texas; its 1.4 per 100 square miles compares with 16.5 statewide.
14 wind reports with a measured or estimated speed reached the 58 mph severe threshold, and 6 reached hurricane force (74 mph).
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Texas
| Measure | Sutton County | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind events since 1950 | 20 | 43,222 | 701,953 |
| Per 100 square miles | 1.4 | 16.5 | 19.9 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 60.3 | 14.6 | 21.1 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 129 | 2,166 |
| Busiest month | March | May | June |
By year
Seasonality
0Feb
1Mar
4Apr
1May
4Jun
4Jul
1Aug
2Sep
1Oct
1Nov
1Dec
0
Magnitude distribution
NWS wind thresholds
- under 58 mph
- below severe threshold
- 58–73 mph
- severe
- 74–95 mph
- hurricane-force
- 96 mph and over
- extreme
Wind speed converted from the knots NCEI records; estimated and measured gusts are combined. Events without a speed are not binned.
Recorded events
All 20 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | 85 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 18 Nov 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 11 Jun 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 17 May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 17 May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 2 Jun 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 26 Apr 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | 63 mph | $50K | — | — | — | County |
| 24 Feb 2007 | High Wind | 40 mph | $1K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Mar 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | $2K | — | — | — | County |
| 21 Mar 2000 | High Wind | 63 mph | $6K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 7 May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 mph | $30K | — | — | — | County |
| 30 Oct 1989 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 13 Mar 1986 | Thunderstorm Wind | 59 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 8 May 1985 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 2 Jun 1978 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 2 Jun 1978 | Thunderstorm Wind | 92 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 3 Sep 1957 | Thunderstorm Wind | 86 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
| 31 Jul 1957 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 mph | — | — | — | — | County |
Questions and answers
How many wind events has Sutton County had?
20 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of damaging wind became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded wind event in Sutton County?
10 Mar 2026 (Thunderstorm Wind, 60 mph). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging wind event recorded in Sutton County?
The thunderstorm wind of 26 Apr 2009, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $50K.
How does Sutton County compare with Texas for wind?
1.4 events per 100 square miles against 16.5 statewide; the county holds 20 of the state's 43,222 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 30 Sep 2026. See the methodology, the Wind hub and the county page.