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Samnorwood, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wheeler County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
29 Population 18/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 1,020 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Samnorwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,193 ft (668 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates35.0501°N, 100.2814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWheeler County County
Nearest AirportElk City Regional Business (ELK)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.6 / 100
Community Resilience17.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 2021 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas M4.3 111 km
May 25, 2021 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma M4.1 141 km
Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 144 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 143 km
Aug 9, 2021 4 km N of Wheeler, Texas M3.5 48 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 132 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 144 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 135 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 28 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 131 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 20 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 149 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 57 km
Apr 5, 1995 5 km NNE of Rocky, Oklahoma M3.0 115 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 144 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 144 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 144 km
Dec 1, 1995 11 km NW of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma M2.9 86 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 119 km
Jun 15, 2007 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas M2.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

683 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF4 84 km 0
May 25, 1955 EF4 8 km 2
May 23, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 73 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 39 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 11, 1997 EF3 35 km 0
May 15, 1991 EF3 4 km 0
May 7, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 78 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 100 km 0
May 11, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMOKEHOUSE CREEK (1,047,464 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SMOKEHOUSE CREEK 1,047,464 92 km
2006 EAST AMARILLO COMPLEX 593,394 74 km
2018 MALLARD 75,486 86 km
2017 LEFORS EAST 68,701 41 km
2016 CRUTCH 45,052 98 km
2022 CANADIAN RIVER BOTTOM 37,663 84 km
2022 WASHITA RIVER FIRE 35,421 94 km
2024 GRAPE VINE CREEK 33,576 62 km
2006 BUCKLE L 2 25,179 82 km
2018 MCCLELLAN 23,051 50 km
2006 SWEETWATER DOBSON 23,045 66 km
2018 MILLIRON 20,437 29 km
1996 BUCKLE L FIRE 20,089 85 km
2009 MAGIC CITY 18,922 40 km
2018 FM 294 15,362 76 km
2006 HARDWICK 15,289 46 km
2016 I40 14,780 23 km
2001 OREAR COMPLEX FIRE 14,749 32 km
1996 NORTH MEMPHIS 12,550 33 km
2018 CARBON 12,143 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Samnorwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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