Cypress, TX Tornado History — 148 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Tornadoes by Month
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
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.