How many tornadoes has Corsicana, TX had?
Corsicana has had 81 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Corsicana?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corsicana was an EF1 on April 26, 2024.
When is tornado season in Corsicana?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corsicana, with 21 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 81 tornadoes on record near Corsicana.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
81
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.9% of total
Peak Month
May
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Corsicana
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
1
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
3
2017
0
2016
2
2015
4
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
5
2010
2
2009
1
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
7
1960s
10
1970s
11
1980s
9
1990s
11
2000s
9
2010s
18
2020s
6
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
32
EF1
22
EF2
23
EF3
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
0
Mar
14
Apr
18
May
21
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
11
Nov
2
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Corsicana
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Corsicana since 1950, across 1 event. 67 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Corsicana.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on October 17, 1998, which caused 1 fatality along a 3.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Corsicana
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on October 17, 1998 — 1 fatality, 3.5 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on May 13, 1985 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 17, 1957 — 1,333 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on April 26, 2024 — 11.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 26, 2024.
What the record shows near Corsicana
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Corsicana, with 18 of the 81 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Corsicana record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Corsicana, 54 reached EF0 or EF1 and 27 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Corsicana is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Corsicana has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 5, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Corsicana, TX had?
Since 1950, 81 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Corsicana. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Corsicana?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Corsicana was an F2 on October 17, 1998, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Corsicana?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corsicana, with 21 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 Corsicana?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corsicana was an EF1 on April 26, 2024.
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