How many tornadoes has Alvin, TX had?
Alvin has had 271 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Alvin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Alvin was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Alvin?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Alvin, with 37 on record. April through June account for 74 of the 271 tornadoes on record near Alvin.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
271
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
4.1% of total
Peak Month
August
37 on record
Per Year Avg
3.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Alvin
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
55 total, averaging 2.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
3
2022
2
2021
1
2020
1
2019
2
2018
2
2017
17
2016
1
2015
9
2014
2
2013
0
2012
5
2011
1
2010
0
2009
2
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
12
1960s
16
1970s
59
1980s
52
1990s
45
2000s
38
2010s
39
2020s
10
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.
EF0
148
EF1
87
EF2
25
EF3
10
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
17
Feb
24
Mar
21
Apr
14
May
34
Jun
26
Jul
12
Aug
37
Sep
18
Oct
33
Nov
25
Dec
10
Casualties on Record Near Alvin
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Alvin since 1950, across 6 events. 302 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Alvin.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality along a 25.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Alvin
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on December 13, 1977 — 1 fatality, 25.1 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on November 21, 1992 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 1,800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 30.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Alvin
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Alvin, with 59 of the 271 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Alvin record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Alvin, 235 reached EF0 or EF1 and 36 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Alvin is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Alvin has averaged 2.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 55 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 17, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Alvin, TX had?
Since 1950, 271 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Alvin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Alvin?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Alvin was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Alvin?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Alvin, with 37 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Alvin been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Alvin, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Alvin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Alvin was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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