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Bryan, TX Tornado History — 68 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Bryan, TX had?

Bryan has had 68 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Bryan?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bryan was an EF0 on May 6, 2025.

When is tornado season in Bryan?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bryan, with 15 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 68 tornadoes on record near Bryan.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
68
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
8.8% of total
Peak Month
April
15 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Bryan

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 0
2022 3
2021 0
2020 0
2019 5
2018 0
2017 2
2016 1
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 3
2011 0
2010 0
2009 4
2008 0
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Bryan

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Bryan and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 6, 2025 and the most recent on May 6, 2025. It is already counted in the Bryan totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 6, 2025
2 S Franklin, Robertson County, TX
An EF-0 tornado touched down just west of Henry Prairie Rd south of Franklin and moved northeast across FM 46 and McNutt Road before lifting near Old Hickory Grove Road (FWD)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 6
1970s 2
1980s 5
1990s 12
2000s 17
2010s 12
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 33
EF1 14
EF2 14
EF3 6
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 5
Mar 8
Apr 15
May 13
Jun 2
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 5
Oct 7
Nov 3
Dec 6

Casualties on Record Near Bryan

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Bryan since 1950, across 2 events. 48 injuries have been reported across all events. 1987 was the deadliest year on record near Bryan.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on November 15, 1987, which caused 2 fatalities along a 10.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Bryan

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on November 15, 1987 — 2 fatalities, 10.0 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on May 26, 2016 — $7.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 20, 1957 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 30, 1954 — 139.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 6, 2025.

What the record shows near Bryan

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Bryan, with 17 of the 68 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Bryan record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Bryan, 47 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bryan is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged. A further 1 near Bryan is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Bryan has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Bryan, TX had?
Since 1950, 68 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bryan. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bryan?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bryan was an F2 on November 15, 1987, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Bryan?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bryan, with 15 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 Bryan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bryan was an EF0 on May 6, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bryan?
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