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Kaufman County tornado planning starts with a room, not a shelter list

Kaufman County The Great Outdoors

The National Weather Service keeps Kaufman County tornado records from 1880 forward. The list is not a forecast, but it is a good reason to choose a shelter place before a warning arrives.

Kaufman County says it does not have public tornado shelters. Pick a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Make sure everyone in the household can reach it quickly.

Keep more than one warning path, such as Wireless Emergency Alerts and NOAA Weather Radio. A watch means tornadoes are possible. A warning means take shelter now.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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