How many tornadoes has Groves, TX had?
Groves has had 144 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Groves?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Groves was an EF3 on December 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Groves?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Groves, with 21 on record. April through June account for 45 of the 144 tornadoes on record near Groves.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
144
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
6.3% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Groves
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
4
2022
3
2021
3
2020
2
2019
0
2018
1
2017
3
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
1
2011
1
2010
0
2009
1
2008
2
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
20
1970s
44
1980s
20
1990s
17
2000s
7
2010s
7
2020s
16
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
59
EF1
51
EF2
24
EF3
8
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
8
Mar
5
Apr
14
May
14
Jun
17
Jul
21
Aug
13
Sep
12
Oct
17
Nov
9
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Groves
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Groves since 1950, across 3 events. 226 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Groves.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which caused 2 fatalities along a 3.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Groves
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on November 7, 1957 — 2 fatalities, 3.6 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on August 18, 2009 — $20.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 67.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF3 on December 28, 2024.
What the record shows near Groves
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Groves, with 44 of the 144 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Groves record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Groves, 110 reached EF0 or EF1 and 33 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Groves is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Groves is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Groves has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 4, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Groves, TX had?
Since 1950, 144 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Groves. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Groves?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Groves was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Groves?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Groves, with 21 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 Groves been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Groves, 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 Groves?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Groves was an EF3 on December 28, 2024.
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