How many tornadoes has Belton, TX had?
Belton has had 105 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Belton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Belton was an Unrated on May 23, 2024.
When is tornado season in Belton?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Belton, with 46 on record. April through June account for 64 of the 105 tornadoes on record near Belton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
105
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
6.7% of total
Peak Month
May
46 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Belton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
1
2022
6
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
3
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
14
1970s
15
1980s
11
1990s
24
2000s
17
2010s
2
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
37
EF1
37
EF2
22
EF3
6
EF5
1
Unrated
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
14
Apr
15
May
46
Jun
3
Jul
0
Aug
7
Sep
7
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Belton
31 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Belton since 1950, across 4 events. 118 injuries have been reported across all events. 1997 was the deadliest year on record near Belton.
The deadliest single event was an F5 on May 27, 1997, which caused 27 fatalities along a 5.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Belton
Deadliest Tornado
F5 on May 27, 1997 — 27 fatalities, 5.1 mi path, 650 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2024 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 5, 1955 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on March 21, 2022 — 34.6 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 23, 2024.
What the record shows near Belton
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Belton, with 24 of the 105 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Belton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Belton, 74 reached EF0 or EF1 and 29 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Belton is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near Belton are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Belton has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Belton, TX had?
Since 1950, 105 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Belton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Belton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Belton was an F5 on May 27, 1997, which caused 27 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Belton?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Belton, with 46 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 Belton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Belton, there has been 1 EF5 and 0 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 Belton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Belton was an Unrated on May 23, 2024.
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