Big Spring, TX Tornado History — 96 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Big Spring, TX had?
Big Spring has had 96 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Big Spring?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Big Spring was an EF2 on May 17, 2021.
When is tornado season in Big Spring?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Big Spring, with 38 on record. April through June account for 83 of the 96 tornadoes on record near Big Spring.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Big Spring
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 16 total, averaging 0.8 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 Big Spring been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Big Spring from any of the 96 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Big Spring
What the record shows near Big Spring
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Big Spring, with 34 of the 96 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Big Spring record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Big Spring, 84 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Big Spring is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Big Spring has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 16 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 7, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.