How many tornadoes has Dickinson, TX had?
Dickinson has had 267 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 15 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Dickinson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dickinson was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Dickinson?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dickinson, with 37 on record. April through June account for 70 of the 267 tornadoes on record near Dickinson.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
267
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
15
5.6% of total
Peak Month
August
37 on record
Per Year Avg
3.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dickinson
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
50 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
5
2023
2
2022
2
2021
1
2020
1
2019
2
2018
1
2017
12
2016
2
2015
8
2014
2
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
1
2009
3
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
15
1960s
24
1970s
50
1980s
57
1990s
36
2000s
42
2010s
32
2020s
11
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
138
EF1
86
EF2
28
EF3
13
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
12
Feb
20
Mar
25
Apr
11
May
30
Jun
29
Jul
14
Aug
37
Sep
18
Oct
34
Nov
25
Dec
12
Casualties on Record Near Dickinson
13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Dickinson since 1950, across 6 events. 446 injuries have been reported across all events. 1961 was the deadliest year on record near Dickinson.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dickinson
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on September 12, 1961 — 8 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 100 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
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 67.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Dickinson
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Dickinson, with 57 of the 267 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Dickinson record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dickinson, 224 reached EF0 or EF1 and 43 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dickinson is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Dickinson has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 50 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 12, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Dickinson, TX had?
Since 1950, 267 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dickinson. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Dickinson?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Dickinson was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Dickinson?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dickinson, with 37 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 Dickinson been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Dickinson, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Dickinson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dickinson was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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