How many tornadoes has Deer Park, TX had?
Deer Park has had 307 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Deer Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Deer Park was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Deer Park?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Deer Park, with 46 on record. April through June account for 91 of the 307 tornadoes on record near Deer Park.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
307
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
3.6% of total
Peak Month
May
46 on record
Per Year Avg
4.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Deer Park
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
51 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
3
2022
5
2021
1
2020
1
2019
3
2018
1
2017
11
2016
3
2015
9
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
2
2010
1
2009
1
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
15
1960s
21
1970s
68
1980s
59
1990s
51
2000s
46
2010s
34
2020s
13
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
156
EF1
105
EF2
35
EF3
10
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
21
Feb
18
Mar
28
Apr
20
May
46
Jun
25
Jul
12
Aug
36
Sep
18
Oct
33
Nov
35
Dec
15
Casualties on Record Near Deer Park
10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Deer Park since 1950, across 10 events. 372 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Deer Park.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality along a 25.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Deer Park
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on December 13, 1977 — 1 fatality, 25.1 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on November 21, 1992 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 1,800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on November 21, 1992 — 32.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Deer Park
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Deer Park, with 68 of the 307 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Deer Park record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Deer Park, 261 reached EF0 or EF1 and 46 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Deer Park is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Deer Park has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 51 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 11, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Deer Park, TX had?
Since 1950, 307 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Deer Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Deer Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Deer Park was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Deer Park?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Deer Park, with 46 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.
Has Deer Park been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Deer Park, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Deer Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Deer Park was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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