How many tornadoes has Beaumont, TX had?
Beaumont has had 170 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Beaumont?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Beaumont was an EF3 on December 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Beaumont?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Beaumont, with 29 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 170 tornadoes on record near Beaumont.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
170
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
5.3% of total
Peak Month
October
29 on record
Per Year Avg
2.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Beaumont
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
5
2022
2
2021
3
2020
1
2019
0
2018
4
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
23
1970s
49
1980s
20
1990s
25
2000s
15
2010s
9
2020s
15
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
70
EF1
61
EF2
29
EF3
8
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
14
Feb
8
Mar
7
Apr
13
May
18
Jun
20
Jul
20
Aug
11
Sep
11
Oct
29
Nov
13
Dec
6
Casualties on Record Near Beaumont
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Beaumont since 1950, across 4 events. 235 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Beaumont.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which caused 2 fatalities along a 3.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Beaumont
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on November 7, 1957 — 2 fatalities, 3.6 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on August 18, 2009 — $20.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 67.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF3 on December 28, 2024.
What the record shows near Beaumont
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Beaumont, with 49 of the 170 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Beaumont record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Beaumont, 131 reached EF0 or EF1 and 38 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Beaumont is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Beaumont is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Beaumont has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Beaumont, TX had?
Since 1950, 170 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Beaumont. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Beaumont?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Beaumont was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Beaumont?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Beaumont, with 29 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 Beaumont been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Beaumont, 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 Beaumont?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Beaumont was an EF3 on December 28, 2024.
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