How many tornadoes has Brownwood, TX had?
Brownwood has had 66 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Brownwood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brownwood was an EF1 on March 13, 2019.
When is tornado season in Brownwood?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brownwood, with 30 on record. April through June account for 55 of the 66 tornadoes on record near Brownwood.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
66
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.0% of total
Peak Month
May
30 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Brownwood
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
4
2016
1
2015
5
2014
0
2013
4
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
6
1970s
8
1980s
11
1990s
14
2000s
7
2010s
16
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
25
EF1
32
EF2
6
EF3
1
EF5
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
4
Apr
18
May
30
Jun
7
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
2
Nov
0
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Brownwood been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Brownwood from any of the 66 tornadoes since 1950, though 18 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Brownwood
Costliest Tornado
F5 on April 19, 1976 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 18, 2017 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 12, 1982 — 13.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 13, 2019.
What the record shows near Brownwood
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Brownwood, with 16 of the 66 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Brownwood record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Brownwood, 57 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brownwood is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Brownwood is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Brownwood has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 5, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Brownwood, TX had?
Since 1950, 66 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brownwood. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Brownwood?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brownwood, with 30 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 Brownwood been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Brownwood, 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 Brownwood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brownwood was an EF1 on March 13, 2019.
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