How many tornadoes has Channelview, TX had?
Channelview has had 278 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Channelview?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Channelview was an EF1 on December 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Channelview?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Channelview, with 43 on record. April through June account for 82 of the 278 tornadoes on record near Channelview.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
278
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
4.0% of total
Peak Month
May
43 on record
Per Year Avg
3.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Channelview
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
3
2022
5
2021
0
2020
1
2019
2
2018
1
2017
11
2016
3
2015
8
2014
1
2013
0
2012
2
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
18
1970s
59
1980s
56
1990s
52
2000s
41
2010s
30
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
146
EF1
88
EF2
33
EF3
10
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
20
Feb
16
Mar
25
Apr
18
May
43
Jun
21
Jul
7
Aug
27
Sep
16
Oct
34
Nov
36
Dec
15
Casualties on Record Near Channelview
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Channelview since 1950, across 9 events. 347 injuries have been reported across all events. 1969 was the deadliest year on record near Channelview.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 27, 1969, which caused 3 fatalities along a 1.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Channelview
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 27, 1969 — 3 fatalities, 1.5 mi path, 67 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on November 21, 1992 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 1,800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on November 21, 1992 — 32.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on December 28, 2024.
What the record shows near Channelview
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Channelview, with 59 of the 278 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Channelview record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Channelview, 234 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Channelview is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Channelview has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 11, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Channelview, TX had?
Since 1950, 278 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Channelview. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Channelview?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Channelview was an F3 on May 27, 1969, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Channelview?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Channelview, with 43 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 Channelview been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Channelview, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 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 Channelview?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Channelview was an EF1 on December 28, 2024.
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