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College Station, TX Tornado History — 71 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has College Station, TX had?

College Station has had 71 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near College Station?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of College Station was an EF0 on October 25, 2025.

When is tornado season in College Station?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near College Station, with 17 on record. April through June account for 32 of the 71 tornadoes on record near College Station.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
71
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
7.0% of total
Peak Month
May
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near College Station

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near College Station

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

EF0° October 25, 2025
8 NE Navasota, Grimes County, TX
EF-0 tornado touched down south of Anderson producing tree and structural damage starting from CR406 traveling along Holland Creek toward FM 2819... CR 222... FM 2562.. (HGX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 12
1960s 6
1970s 2
1980s 8
1990s 11
2000s 16
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 17
EF2 15
EF3 5
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 5
Mar 9
Apr 13
May 17
Jun 2
Jul 1
Aug 1
Sep 4
Oct 8
Nov 3
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near College Station

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of College Station since 1950, across 2 events. 49 injuries have been reported across all events. 1987 was the deadliest year on record near College Station.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near College Station

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 October 25, 2025.

What the record shows near College Station

The 2000s were the busiest decade near College Station, with 16 of the 71 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The College Station record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near College Station, 50 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near College Station is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near College Station is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years College Station has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 3, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has College Station, TX had?
Since 1950, 71 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of College Station. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near College Station?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of College Station was an F2 on November 15, 1987, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in College Station?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near College Station, with 17 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 College Station?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of College Station was an EF0 on October 25, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for College Station?
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