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Cinco Ranch, TX Tornado History — 172 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Cinco Ranch, TX had?

Cinco Ranch has had 172 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Cinco Ranch?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cinco Ranch was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.

When is tornado season in Cinco Ranch?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cinco Ranch, with 32 on record. April through June account for 62 of the 172 tornadoes on record near Cinco Ranch.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
172
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
2.9% of total
Peak Month
May
32 on record
Per Year Avg
2.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Cinco Ranch

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 6
2023 1
2022 2
2021 1
2020 0
2019 1
2018 0
2017 16
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 2
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Cinco Ranch

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Cinco Ranch and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on November 24, 2025 and the most recent on November 24, 2025. It is already counted in the Cinco Ranch totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

November 24, 2025
6 SE Tomball, Harris County, TX
Damaged was reported at the Klein Fire Department Admin complex along Stuebner Airline Road. Photos showed debris scattered across the area with downed fences and scatt (HGX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 9
1970s 33
1980s 24
1990s 41
2000s 27
2010s 21
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 96
EF1 50
EF2 21
EF3 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 12
Feb 16
Mar 11
Apr 15
May 32
Jun 15
Jul 2
Aug 21
Sep 10
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 4

Casualties on Record Near Cinco Ranch

6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cinco Ranch since 1950, across 5 events. 160 injuries have been reported across all events. 1986 was the deadliest year on record near Cinco Ranch.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities along a 5.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Cinco Ranch

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 5, 1986 — 2 fatalities, 5.0 mi path, 70 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on November 21, 1992 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 14, 1974 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 15, 1970 — 28.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on November 24, 2025.

What the record shows near Cinco Ranch

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Cinco Ranch, with 41 of the 172 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Cinco Ranch record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Cinco Ranch, 146 reached EF0 or EF1 and 26 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cinco Ranch is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Cinco Ranch has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 16, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Cinco Ranch, TX had?
Since 1950, 172 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cinco Ranch. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cinco Ranch?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cinco Ranch was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cinco Ranch?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cinco Ranch, with 32 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 Cinco Ranch?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cinco Ranch was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Cinco Ranch?
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