Milam, TX Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Milam is much higher than Texas average and is higher than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Milam is lower than Texas average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #2
| Milam, TX | 3.10 |
| Texas | 0.04 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Milam, TX | 0.0000 |
| Texas | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #1099
| Milam, TX | 169.88 |
| Texas | 208.58 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,256 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Milam, TX were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 2 | Cold: | 3 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 52 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 146 | Hail: | 794 | Heat: | 7 | Heavy Snow: | 16 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 6 | Ice Storm: | 14 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 23 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,104 | Tropical Storm: | 5 | Wildfire: | 11 | Winter Storm: | 15 | Winter Weather: | 10 |
| Other: | 48 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Milam, TX.
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 4 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Milam, TX.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 20.5 | 1964-04-28 | 4.4 | N/A | 31.7 | -93.6 |
| 16.3 | 1964-06-03 | 4.2 | N/A | 31.3 | -94 |
| 3.6 | 1964-04-24 | 3.7 | N/A | 31.5 | -93.8 |
| 10.5 | 1964-04-24 | 3.7 | N/A | 31.6 | -93.8 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 71 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Milam, TX.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 7.8 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°21'N / 94°00'W | 31°35'N / 93°50'W | 18.90 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine |
| 8.3 | 1966-08-12 | 2 | 31°20'N / 93°45'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 10.7 | 1975-05-07 | 2 | 31°20'N / 93°40'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |||
| 13.0 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°32'N / 93°59'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 16.4 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°31'N / 94°07'W | 31°32'N / 93°59'W | 8.20 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 4 | 0K | 0 | San Augustine |
| 16.5 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°35'N / 93°50'W | 31°43'N / 93°26'W | 26.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 1 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Sabine |
| 17.0 | 1959-04-08 | 2 | 31°18'N / 94°01'W | 0.20 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 19.4 | 1957-04-03 | 2 | 31°37'N / 94°03'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Shelby | |
| 19.9 | 1954-04-30 | 2 | 31°30'N / 93°36'W | 31°35'N / 93°20'W | 16.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 6 | 25K | 0 | Sabine |
| 19.9 | 1991-02-19 | 2 | 31°32'N / 94°09'W | 31°35'N / 94°03'W | 5.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | San Augustine |
| 20.1 | 1983-05-19 | 3 | 31°36'N / 93°32'W | 31°37'N / 93°28'W | 3.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 23.8 | 1950-02-12 | 3 | 31°38'N / 93°39'W | 31°50'N / 93°28'W | 17.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 5 | 25 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 24.1 | 1957-11-16 | 3 | 31°34'N / 93°24'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Sabine | |
| 24.9 | 1991-02-19 | 3 | 31°30'N / 94°15'W | 31°33'N / 94°09'W | 5.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | San Augustine |
| 25.6 | 2002-03-30 | 2 | 31°21'N / 94°19'W | 31°27'N / 94°07'W | 15.20 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | San Augustine |
| Brief Description: Numerous trees snapped and felled along the extreme western portion of the track. A few power lines were also toppled northeast of Townsend. This tornado moved into San Augustine County, TX from Nacogdoches County, TX, Angelina County, TX and Polk County, TX. | |||||||||||
| 27.9 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°35'N / 93°50'W | 31°47'N / 92°58'W | 23.10 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 18 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 28.1 | 2003-11-17 | 2 | 31°08'N / 93°29'W | 31°09'N / 93°28'W | 1.00 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: Seven homes were destroyed, and 11 were damaged from a short-lived tornado on River Road just below the Toledo Bend Dam. | |||||||||||
| 28.7 | 1999-03-02 | 2 | 31°37'N / 94°14'W | 31°37'N / 94°14'W | 5.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0 | San Augustine |
| Brief Description: This was a continuation of the Nacogdoches tornado. Damage was mainly forestry consisting of numerous trees fallen and limbs snapped. Three homes had major roof damage and a carport was completely destroyed. Two large bails of rain saturated hay (Approximately 1500 lbs each dry weight) were moved about 25 yards. | |||||||||||
| 28.9 | 1993-04-14 | 2 | 31°37'N / 93°26'W | 31°38'N / 93°15'W | 10.00 Miles | 125 Yards | 0 | 3 | 5.0M | 500K | Sabine And Natchitoches |
| 29.1 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°19'N / 93°24'W | 31°22'N / 93°13'W | 11.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 29.3 | 1954-04-30 | 2 | 31°22'N / 94°28'W | 31°33'N / 94°06'W | 25.10 Miles | 883 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| 30.1 | 1974-01-19 | 3 | 31°18'N / 94°16'W | 0.80 Mile | 400 Yards | 0 | 2 | 0K | 0 | San Augustine | |
| 30.5 | 1976-02-17 | 2 | 31°43'N / 94°14'W | 31°55'N / 93°55'W | 23.10 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Shelby |
| 31.9 | 1980-10-27 | 3 | 31°50'N / 93°30'W | 31°48'N / 93°25'W | 5.60 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 32.7 | 1973-01-21 | 2 | 31°50'N / 94°08'W | 31°53'N / 94°00'W | 8.70 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Shelby |
| 32.9 | 1964-04-26 | 2 | 31°48'N / 94°10'W | 31°47'N / 94°11'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Shelby |
| 34.0 | 1950-02-12 | 3 | 31°48'N / 94°12'W | 31°48'N / 94°11'W | 1.90 Miles | 50 Yards | 3 | 15 | 250K | 0 | Shelby |
| 34.4 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°22'N / 93°13'W | 31°23'N / 93°12'W | 1.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Sabine |
| 34.8 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°16'N / 93°21'W | 31°22'N / 93°05'W | 17.20 Miles | 77 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Vernon |
| 36.1 | 2002-03-30 | 2 | 31°19'N / 94°26'W | 31°21'N / 94°20'W | 7.50 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.2M | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| Brief Description: Numerous trees and power lines broken, snapped and pulled out of the ground along the track. Numerous homes and business were severely damaged or destroyed. This tornado moved into Nacogdoches County, TX from Polk County, TX and Angelina County, TX then continued northeast into San Augustine County, TX. | |||||||||||
| 36.4 | 1976-02-17 | 2 | 31°55'N / 93°55'W | 32°02'N / 93°43'W | 14.20 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | De Soto |
| 36.9 | 1999-03-02 | 3 | 30°56'N / 93°51'W | 30°54'N / 93°49'W | 3.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: The Holly Springs tornado moved into Newton County, tearing up the Baptist Encampment community. A mobile home was flipped over 100 feet, ejecting three people. One young girl escaped with no injuries after being thrown over 50 feet from the home. Two trucks were flipped over in their driveways and a car was moved at least 15 feet. One couple sitting on the couch in the TV watched their wood-framed home fall apart around them, and miraculously walk away. | |||||||||||
| 37.0 | 1974-10-28 | 2 | 31°09'N / 93°16'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 12 | 250K | 0 | Vernon | |
| 37.1 | 1974-03-20 | 2 | 31°52'N / 94°11'W | 0.50 Mile | 77 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Shelby | |
| 38.4 | 1953-12-03 | 2 | 32°00'N / 93°42'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Winn | |
| 38.6 | 1967-01-26 | 2 | 31°24'N / 93°08'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Grant | |
| 38.7 | 1999-04-03 | 3 | 31°58'N / 94°00'W | 32°00'N / 93°58'W | 2.60 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 1 | 500K | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: Numerous homes with moderate to severe damage. Some roofs removed or partially removed. Church steeple knocked over and portion of roof missing. Numerous trees uprooted or snapped. This tornado was associated with a supercell which developed over the area as a speed max moved out of Texas and into Louisiana. This is a continuation of the Shelby County, Texas tornado. | |||||||||||
| 39.0 | 1999-04-03 | 2 | 31°57'N / 94°02'W | 31°58'N / 94°07'W | 2.80 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 15K | 0 | Shelby |
| Brief Description: Minor roof damage to a few homes and outbuildings. Damage largely confined to trees uprooted or snapped. This is a continuation of the DeSoto Parish, Louisiana tornado. | |||||||||||
| 39.2 | 2000-04-23 | 2 | 32°03'N / 93°42'W | 31°58'N / 93°39'W | 8.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 750K | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: A high precipitation supercell produced a tornado as part of an outbreak of tornados across the region. Damage consisted of large pine and oak trees uprooted or snapped. A mobile home was split in half from a fallen oak. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. A number of outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees and wind. | |||||||||||
| 39.3 | 1999-03-02 | 2 | 31°40'N / 94°25'W | 31°39'N / 94°24'W | 1.30 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 15K | 0 | Shelby |
| Brief Description: This was a segment of a tornado which traversed Nacogdoches and San Augustine Counties. Damage was mainly forestry however a large did crushed a mobile home with moderate damage. | |||||||||||
| 40.0 | 1987-11-15 | 3 | 31°52'N / 94°11'W | 32°00'N / 94°08'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 15 | 2.5M | 0 | Shelby |
| 40.0 | 1999-03-02 | 2 | 31°41'N / 94°25'W | 31°39'N / 94°25'W | 2.50 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| Brief Description: The damage was 150 yards wide that began in a rural area, 1/4 mile north of the intersection of Hwy 95 and FM 1878. Damage consisted of a chimney blown down, a large cedar tree snapped in half then blown 20 yards from the stump. A Tyson chicken barn was completely demolished with about 300 chickens killed. Forestry damage consisted of numerous trees fallen. A tin roofing from the chicken barns was tangled in many trees up to 1.2 miles away. | |||||||||||
| 40.6 | 1950-02-12 | 3 | 31°50'N / 93°28'W | 32°00'N / 93°16'W | 16.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 40.8 | 2000-04-23 | 3 | 31°58'N / 93°28'W | 31°57'N / 93°24'W | 4.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: A high precipitation supercell produced a tornado as part of an outbreak of tornados across the region. Damage consisted of large pine trees snapped and oak trees blown down. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. A number of outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees and wind. This tornado continued into Red River Parish, LA. | |||||||||||
| 40.9 | 1959-03-20 | 2 | 31°54'N / 94°14'W | 31°57'N / 94°10'W | 5.40 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Shelby |
| 41.3 | 1974-03-20 | 3 | 31°43'N / 93°26'W | 31°49'N / 92°57'W | 30.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 41.5 | 1999-03-02 | 3 | 30°54'N / 93°54'W | 30°48'N / 93°47'W | 9.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 1 | 3 | 500K | 0 | Jasper |
| Brief Description: The strongest tornado of the evening developed a mile northwest of Holly Springs. Moving southeast at 50 mph, this fast moving storm damaged or destroyed over 25 homes and a church. The worst damage was done in Holly Springhs, where a brick home lost its roof and portions of two walls. This is where the elderly woman was fatally injured. Several vehicles were picked up and rolled over. This storm moved into Newotn County, producing more injuries and damages. F84PH | |||||||||||
| 42.3 | 1997-01-23 | 2 | 31°57'N / 93°27'W | 32°00'N / 93°23'W | 5.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | De Soto |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down in southwest Rambin, moved northeast through Rambin, then lifted. Damage consisted of numerous trees twisted and snapped or completely uprooted. Four houses sustained major damage. Other houses were damaged from trees falling into them. A mobile home was lifted and blown 100 yds. No injuries or deaths. | |||||||||||
| 42.3 | 1965-02-11 | 3 | 31°37'N / 94°41'W | 31°58'N / 94°05'W | 42.70 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| 43.6 | 1992-11-21 | 2 | 31°12'N / 93°08'W | 31°16'N / 93°03'W | 6.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Vernon |
| 43.6 | 2000-04-23 | 3 | 31°57'N / 93°23'W | 31°57'N / 93°17'W | 7.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 500K | 0 | Red River |
| Brief Description: A high precipitation supercell produced a tornado as part of a tornado outbreak across the region. Damage consisted of large pine trees snapped and oak trees blown down. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. A number of outbuildings were damaged by either fallen trees or wind. This tornado entered from De Soto Parish, LA and exited into Natchitoches Parish, LA. | |||||||||||
| 44.0 | 1982-04-20 | 2 | 31°58'N / 93°21'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Red River | |||
| 44.3 | 1961-03-27 | 3 | 31°43'N / 94°35'W | 31°44'N / 94°21'W | 13.80 Miles | 200 Yards | 2 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| 44.8 | 1972-11-13 | 2 | 31°03'N / 94°25'W | 31°05'N / 94°23'W | 3.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 2 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Angelina |
| 45.0 | 1954-08-16 | 2 | 32°05'N / 93°50'W | 32°07'N / 93°47'W | 4.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | De Soto |
| 45.0 | 2004-11-23 | 2 | 31°19'N / 93°04'W | 31°22'N / 93°00'W | 10.00 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 3 | 500K | 0 | Vernon |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado formed in rural sections of Vernon Parish, blowing down many trees and power lines, before hitting the small community of Hutton. 10 to 15 homes were damaged or destroyed. Several people were injured, none seriously. | |||||||||||
| 45.0 | 1987-11-15 | 3 | 32°00'N / 94°08'W | 32°06'N / 94°02'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Panola |
| 45.4 | 1976-03-30 | 2 | 31°23'N / 93°12'W | 31°29'N / 92°50'W | 22.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Natchitoches |
| 45.9 | 1968-03-11 | 3 | 31°46'N / 93°06'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Natchitoches | |
| 46.0 | 1953-03-22 | 2 | 31°06'N / 93°13'W | 31°42'N / 92°48'W | 48.10 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Vernon |
| 46.4 | 1968-04-21 | 2 | 31°12'N / 94°31'W | 1.00 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Angelina | |
| 46.4 | 1983-12-10 | 2 | 31°12'N / 94°41'W | 31°14'N / 94°22'W | 18.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 2 | 2.5M | 0 | Angelina |
| 46.6 | 1973-01-20 | 2 | 32°00'N / 93°27'W | 32°05'N / 93°22'W | 7.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Red River |
| 47.3 | 1983-05-19 | 3 | 31°47'N / 93°05'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Natchitoches | |
| 47.8 | 2009-12-23 | 2 | 31°55'N / 94°22'W | 31°58'N / 94°21'W | 4.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0K | Shelby |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: Several homes and metal outbuildings were damaged closer to the Timpson, Texas area. A travel trailer and barn was completely destroyed. Numerous trees snapped along the path as well. This tornado continued into southern Panola County, Texas. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong upper level storm system moved its way out of the southern Great Basin and into the Southern Plains during the afternoon hours of December 23rd. Strong southerly flow was found ahead of this storm system with dewpoint temperatures in the lower to middle 60s noted northward to the Interstate 20 corridor of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana. Impressive deep layer shear was noted in the warm sector across the region which was conducive for discrete storm cells during the afternoon and evening across northeast Texas. These storms spawned tornadoes and produced large hail across portions of northeast Texas. The storm system moved eastward during the predawn hours of December 24th with again, numerous storms producing tornadoes across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. In addition to all the storm damage...these storms were prolific rain makers with numerous reports of flash flooding across the region as well. | |||||||||||
| 48.2 | 1965-02-11 | 2 | 31°50'N / 94°32'W | 32°07'N / 94°07'W | 31.30 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| 48.3 | 2004-11-23 | 2 | 30°43'N / 93°51'W | 30°47'N / 93°44'W | 9.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 1.0M | Newton |
| Brief Description: The tornado moved across mainly rural areas of Newton County, but the storm did destroy or damage between 5 and 10 homes near the Pine Grove community. The timber industry saw a continued large loss of income due to trees blown down. | |||||||||||
| 48.7 | 2000-04-23 | 3 | 31°57'N / 93°16'W | 31°55'N / 93°06'W | 8.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0 | Natchitoches |
| Brief Description: A supercell produced a tornado as part of an outbreak of tornados across the region. Damage consisted of large pine trees snapped and oak trees blown down. Most damage to residences were from fallen trees. Two steel utility power towers were destroyed. A number of outbuildings were also damaged. Moved through De Soto Parish then across Red River Parish and into Natchitoches Parish. | |||||||||||
| 49.3 | 1950-02-12 | 4 | 31°58'N / 94°00'W | 32°21'N / 93°46'W | 29.80 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | De Soto |
| 49.6 | 2003-04-06 | 2 | 31°27'N / 94°44'W | 31°34'N / 94°31'W | 13.80 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Nacogdoches |
| Brief Description: A classic supercell thunderstorm moved northeastward across Angelina County, TX into Nacogdoches County, TX producing a strong tornado. Damage was confined to uprooted and snapped trees. | |||||||||||
| 49.9 | 2009-12-23 | 2 | 31°58'N / 94°21'W | 32°03'N / 94°18'W | 7.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Panola |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado was a continuation from northern Shelby, County, near Timpson, Texas. This tornado continued into southern Panola, County where it downed and snapped numerous trees. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A strong upper level storm system moved its way out of the southern Great Basin and into the Southern Plains during the afternoon hours of December 23rd. Strong southerly flow was found ahead of this storm system with dewpoint temperatures in the lower to middle 60s noted northward to the Interstate 20 corridor of northeast Texas and northern Louisiana. Impressive deep layer shear was noted in the warm sector across the region which was conducive for discrete storm cells during the afternoon and evening across northeast Texas. These storms spawned tornadoes and produced large hail across portions of northeast Texas. The storm system moved eastward during the predawn hours of December 24th with again, numerous storms producing tornadoes across southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. In addition to all the storm damage...these storms were prolific rain makers with numerous reports of flash flooding across the region as well. | |||||||||||
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.