How many tornadoes has La Marque, TX had?
La Marque has had 212 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near La Marque?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of La Marque was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in La Marque?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near La Marque, with 33 on record. April through June account for 57 of the 212 tornadoes on record near La Marque.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
212
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
4.7% of total
Peak Month
August
33 on record
Per Year Avg
2.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near La Marque
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
40 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
1
2022
2
2021
1
2020
0
2019
2
2018
0
2017
10
2016
2
2015
6
2014
2
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
1
2009
3
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
19
1970s
41
1980s
49
1990s
28
2000s
27
2010s
27
2020s
7
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
109
EF1
69
EF2
24
EF3
9
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
18
Mar
19
Apr
9
May
24
Jun
24
Jul
13
Aug
33
Sep
15
Oct
26
Nov
13
Dec
9
Casualties on Record Near La Marque
13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of La Marque since 1950, across 6 events. 386 injuries have been reported across all events. 1961 was the deadliest year on record near La Marque.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near La Marque
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on September 12, 1961 — 8 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on December 31, 1984 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on January 24, 2023 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on January 24, 2023 — 23.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near La Marque
The 1980s were the busiest decade near La Marque, with 49 of the 212 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The La Marque record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near La Marque, 178 reached EF0 or EF1 and 34 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near La Marque is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years La Marque has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 40 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 10, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has La Marque, TX had?
Since 1950, 212 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of La Marque. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near La Marque?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of La Marque was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities.
When is tornado season in La Marque?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near La Marque, with 33 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 La Marque been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of La Marque, 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 La Marque?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of La Marque was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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