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Humble, TX Tornado History — 229 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Humble, TX had?

Humble has had 229 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Humble?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Humble was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.

When is tornado season in Humble?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Humble, with 43 on record. April through June account for 73 of the 229 tornadoes on record near Humble.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
229
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
4.8% of total
Peak Month
May
43 on record
Per Year Avg
3.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Humble

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 3
2023 1
2022 5
2021 1
2020 1
2019 3
2018 0
2017 8
2016 4
2015 3
2014 2
2013 0
2012 0
2011 2
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Humble

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Humble and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on November 24, 2025 and the most recent on November 24, 2025. It is already counted in the Humble totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

November 24, 2025
6 SE Tomball, Harris County, TX
Damaged was reported at the Klein Fire Department Admin complex along Stuebner Airline Road. Photos showed debris scattered across the area with downed fences and scatt (HGX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 15
1970s 48
1980s 40
1990s 50
2000s 35
2010s 22
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 121
EF1 65
EF2 32
EF3 10
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 19
Feb 12
Mar 14
Apr 19
May 43
Jun 11
Jul 9
Aug 18
Sep 13
Oct 25
Nov 33
Dec 13

Casualties on Record Near Humble

11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Humble since 1950, across 10 events. 249 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Humble.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities along a 5.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Humble

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 5, 1986 — 2 fatalities, 5.0 mi path, 70 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
EF1 on November 24, 2025.

What the record shows near Humble

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Humble, with 50 of the 229 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Humble record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Humble, 186 reached EF0 or EF1 and 43 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Humble is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Humble has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 8, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Humble, TX had?
Since 1950, 229 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Humble. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Humble?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Humble was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Humble?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Humble, with 43 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 Humble been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Humble, 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 Humble?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Humble was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Humble?
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