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La Porte, TX Tornado History — 291 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has La Porte, TX had?

La Porte has had 291 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 15 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near La Porte?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of La Porte was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.

When is tornado season in La Porte?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near La Porte, with 39 on record. April through June account for 85 of the 291 tornadoes on record near La Porte.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
291
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
15
5.2% of total
Peak Month
May
39 on record
Per Year Avg
3.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near La Porte

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 45 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 4
2023 3
2022 1
2021 1
2020 1
2019 3
2018 1
2017 10
2016 2
2015 8
2014 2
2013 0
2012 3
2011 1
2010 1
2009 1
2008 2
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 14
1960s 22
1970s 66
1980s 62
1990s 48
2000s 38
2010s 31
2020s 10

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 148
EF1 94
EF2 34
EF3 14
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 15
Feb 17
Mar 26
Apr 17
May 39
Jun 29
Jul 13
Aug 37
Sep 17
Oct 33
Nov 32
Dec 16

Casualties on Record Near La Porte

11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of La Porte since 1950, across 9 events. 361 injuries have been reported across all events. 1969 was the deadliest year on record near La Porte.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 27, 1969, which caused 3 fatalities along a 1.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near La Porte

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 27, 1969 — 3 fatalities, 1.5 mi path, 67 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
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 67.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.

What the record shows near La Porte

The 1970s were the busiest decade near La Porte, with 66 of the 291 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The La Porte record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near La Porte, 242 reached EF0 or EF1 and 49 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near La Porte is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years La Porte has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 45 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 10, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has La Porte, TX had?
Since 1950, 291 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of La Porte. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near La Porte?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of La Porte was an F3 on May 27, 1969, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in La Porte?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near La Porte, with 39 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 Porte been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of La Porte, 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 Porte?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of La Porte was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for La Porte?
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