Alton, TX Tornado History — 40 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Alton, TX had?
Alton has had 40 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Alton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Alton was an EF0 on March 27, 2025.
When is tornado season in Alton?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Alton, with 14 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 40 tornadoes on record near Alton.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Alton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Alton been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Alton from any of the 40 tornadoes since 1950, though 23 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Alton
What the record shows near Alton
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Alton, with 13 of the 40 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Alton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Alton, 35 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Alton is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near Alton are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Alton has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.