How many tornadoes has Huntsville, TX had?
Huntsville has had 54 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Huntsville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Huntsville was an EF0 on October 25, 2025.
When is tornado season in Huntsville?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Huntsville, with 10 on record. April through June account for 16 of the 54 tornadoes on record near Huntsville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
54
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.9% of total
Peak Month
January
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Huntsville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
0
2022
1
2021
2
2020
1
2019
1
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
3
1970s
2
1980s
7
1990s
14
2000s
14
2010s
5
2020s
6
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
31
EF1
12
EF2
10
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
8
May
7
Jun
1
Jul
4
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
5
Nov
3
Dec
9
Casualties on Record Near Huntsville
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Huntsville since 1950, across 4 events. 74 injuries have been reported across all events. 2020 was the deadliest year on record near Huntsville.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 22, 2020, which caused 3 fatalities along a 28.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Huntsville
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 22, 2020 — 3 fatalities, 28.5 mi path, 1,100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 22, 2020 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on April 22, 2020 — 1,100 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on April 22, 2020 — 28.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 25, 2025.
What the record shows near Huntsville
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Huntsville, with 14 of the 54 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Huntsville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Huntsville, 43 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Huntsville is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Huntsville has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 2, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Huntsville, TX had?
Since 1950, 54 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Huntsville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Huntsville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Huntsville was an EF3 on April 22, 2020, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Huntsville?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Huntsville, with 10 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Huntsville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Huntsville was an EF0 on October 25, 2025.
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