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Cypress, TX Tornado History — 148 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Cypress, TX had?

Cypress has had 148 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Cypress?

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

When is tornado season in Cypress?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cypress, with 34 on record. April through June account for 54 of the 148 tornadoes on record near Cypress.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
148
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
4.7% of total
Peak Month
May
34 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Cypress

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 6
2023 0
2022 2
2021 2
2020 0
2019 2
2018 0
2017 12
2016 2
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Cypress

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Cypress 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 Cypress 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 6
1960s 12
1970s 29
1980s 22
1990s 25
2000s 22
2010s 20
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 74
EF1 46
EF2 21
EF3 7

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 12
Feb 10
Mar 6
Apr 10
May 34
Jun 10
Jul 3
Aug 16
Sep 10
Oct 15
Nov 17
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Cypress

8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cypress since 1950, across 7 events. 123 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Cypress.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Cypress

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 Cypress

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Cypress, with 29 of the 148 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Cypress record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Cypress, 120 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cypress is rated EF3, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Cypress has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 12, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Cypress, TX had?
Since 1950, 148 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cypress. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cypress?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cypress was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cypress?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cypress, with 34 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 Cypress?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cypress was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Cypress?
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