How many tornadoes has Baytown, TX had?
Baytown has had 269 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 14 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Baytown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Baytown was an EF1 on December 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Baytown?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Baytown, with 36 on record. April through June account for 77 of the 269 tornadoes on record near Baytown.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
269
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
14
5.2% of total
Peak Month
May
36 on record
Per Year Avg
3.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Baytown
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
42 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
5
2023
2
2022
3
2021
1
2020
1
2019
2
2018
1
2017
9
2016
3
2015
7
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
2
2010
1
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
19
1970s
56
1980s
52
1990s
53
2000s
35
2010s
29
2020s
12
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
133
EF1
91
EF2
31
EF3
13
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
15
Feb
15
Mar
27
Apr
18
May
36
Jun
23
Jul
10
Aug
27
Sep
15
Oct
31
Nov
35
Dec
17
Casualties on Record Near Baytown
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Baytown since 1950, across 9 events. 339 injuries have been reported across all events. 1969 was the deadliest year on record near Baytown.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 27, 1969, which caused 3 fatalities along a 1.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Baytown
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 27, 1969 — 3 fatalities, 1.5 mi path, 67 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
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 67.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on December 28, 2024.
What the record shows near Baytown
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Baytown, with 56 of the 269 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Baytown record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Baytown, 224 reached EF0 or EF1 and 45 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Baytown is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Baytown has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 42 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 9, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Baytown, TX had?
Since 1950, 269 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Baytown. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Baytown?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Baytown was an F3 on May 27, 1969, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Baytown?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Baytown, with 36 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 Baytown been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Baytown, 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 Baytown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Baytown was an EF1 on December 28, 2024.
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