How many tornadoes has Gatesville, TX had?
Gatesville has had 81 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Gatesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Gatesville was an EF1 on April 28, 2023.
When is tornado season in Gatesville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Gatesville, with 31 on record. April through June account for 50 of the 81 tornadoes on record near Gatesville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
81
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.2% of total
Peak Month
May
31 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Gatesville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
1
2021
1
2020
0
2019
2
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
2
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
0
2008
1
2007
6
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
3
1970s
18
1980s
8
1990s
14
2000s
19
2010s
8
2020s
3
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
30
EF1
27
EF2
16
EF3
3
EF4
1
EF5
1
Unrated
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
11
Apr
13
May
31
Jun
6
Jul
0
Aug
1
Sep
5
Oct
7
Nov
2
Dec
3
Casualties on Record Near Gatesville
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Gatesville since 1950, across 1 event. 22 injuries have been reported across all events. 1976 was the deadliest year on record near Gatesville.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 26, 1976, which caused 2 fatalities along a 2.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Gatesville
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 26, 1976 — 2 fatalities, 2.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 26, 1976 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on April 28, 2023 — 1,400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 12, 1972 — 24.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 28, 2023.
What the record shows near Gatesville
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Gatesville, with 19 of the 81 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Gatesville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Gatesville, 57 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Gatesville is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Gatesville are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Gatesville has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Gatesville, TX had?
Since 1950, 81 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Gatesville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Gatesville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Gatesville was an F3 on May 26, 1976, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Gatesville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Gatesville, with 31 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 Gatesville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Gatesville, there have been 1 EF5 and 1 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 Gatesville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Gatesville was an EF1 on April 28, 2023.
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