How many tornadoes has Brenham, TX had?
Brenham has had 84 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Brenham?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brenham was an EF1 on June 19, 2024.
When is tornado season in Brenham?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brenham, with 33 on record. April through June account for 45 of the 84 tornadoes on record near Brenham.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
84
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.8% of total
Peak Month
May
33 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Brenham
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
2
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
4
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
3
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
8
1970s
7
1980s
13
1990s
24
2000s
11
2010s
8
2020s
4
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
45
EF1
22
EF2
13
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
5
Mar
7
Apr
6
May
33
Jun
6
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
6
Nov
4
Dec
9
Casualties on Record Near Brenham
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Brenham since 1950, across 3 events. 25 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Brenham.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on December 2, 1953, which caused 2 fatalities along a 0.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Brenham
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on December 2, 1953 — 2 fatalities, 0.1 mi path, 50 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on November 19, 1983 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 1, 1964 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 5, 1950 — 23.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 19, 2024.
What the record shows near Brenham
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Brenham, with 24 of the 84 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Brenham record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Brenham, 67 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brenham is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Brenham has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 4, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Brenham, TX had?
Since 1950, 84 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brenham. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Brenham?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Brenham was an F2 on December 2, 1953, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Brenham?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brenham, with 33 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Brenham?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brenham was an EF1 on June 19, 2024.
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