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Conroe, TX Tornado History — 101 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Conroe, TX had?

Conroe has had 101 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Conroe?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Conroe was an EF2 on November 24, 2025.

When is tornado season in Conroe?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Conroe, with 24 on record. April through June account for 36 of the 101 tornadoes on record near Conroe.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
101
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.0% of total
Peak Month
May
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Conroe

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

What storm spotters reported near Conroe

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Conroe 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 Conroe 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 2
1960s 2
1970s 10
1980s 22
1990s 27
2000s 20
2010s 11
2020s 7

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 58
EF1 31
EF2 8
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 5
Mar 5
Apr 10
May 24
Jun 2
Jul 2
Aug 4
Sep 5
Oct 12
Nov 11
Dec 10

Casualties on Record Near Conroe

6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Conroe since 1950, across 5 events. 31 injuries have been reported across all events. 1986 was the deadliest year on record near Conroe.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Conroe

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 5, 1986 — 2 fatalities, 5.0 mi path, 70 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on February 5, 1986 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 1,675 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on October 23, 1997 — 20.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on November 24, 2025.

What the record shows near Conroe

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Conroe, with 27 of the 101 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Conroe record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Conroe, 89 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Conroe is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Conroe has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 3, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Conroe, TX had?
Since 1950, 101 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Conroe. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Conroe?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Conroe was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Conroe?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Conroe, with 24 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 Conroe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Conroe was an EF2 on November 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Conroe?
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