Lubbock is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 257,141 at the 2020 census, Lubbock is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the northwestern part of the state, in the Great Plains region, an area known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado, and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains, lying at the economic center of the Lubbock metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 367,109 in 2024.
Lubbock, Texas, was struck by a tornado that left 26 people dead.
On May 11, in the year 1970, Lubbock, Texas, was struck by a tornado that left 26 people dead. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of May 11, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on May 11, 1970 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 4 May 2026.
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