How many tornadoes has Friendswood, TX had?
Friendswood has had 293 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Friendswood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Friendswood was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Friendswood?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Friendswood, with 41 on record. April through June account for 81 of the 293 tornadoes on record near Friendswood.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
293
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
3.4% of total
Peak Month
August
41 on record
Per Year Avg
3.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Friendswood
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
54 total, averaging 2.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
3
2022
2
2021
1
2020
1
2019
3
2018
1
2017
15
2016
1
2015
10
2014
2
2013
0
2012
5
2011
1
2010
1
2009
2
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
22
1970s
70
1980s
52
1990s
44
2000s
43
2010s
39
2020s
9
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
158
EF1
95
EF2
30
EF3
9
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
18
Feb
23
Mar
28
Apr
17
May
36
Jun
28
Jul
13
Aug
41
Sep
17
Oct
32
Nov
29
Dec
11
Casualties on Record Near Friendswood
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Friendswood since 1950, across 6 events. 316 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Friendswood.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality along a 25.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Friendswood
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
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 30.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Friendswood
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Friendswood, with 70 of the 293 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Friendswood record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Friendswood, 253 reached EF0 or EF1 and 40 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Friendswood is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Friendswood has averaged 2.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 54 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 15, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Friendswood, TX had?
Since 1950, 293 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Friendswood. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Friendswood?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Friendswood was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Friendswood?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Friendswood, with 41 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 Friendswood been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Friendswood, 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 Friendswood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Friendswood was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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