How many tornadoes has Lake Jackson, TX had?
Lake Jackson has had 67 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Jackson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Jackson was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Lake Jackson?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Jackson, with 10 on record. April through June account for 15 of the 67 tornadoes on record near Lake Jackson.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
67
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
4.5% of total
Peak Month
August
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lake Jackson
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
1
2017
8
2016
0
2015
4
2014
0
2013
0
2012
3
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
7
1970s
7
1980s
10
1990s
11
2000s
10
2010s
16
2020s
4
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
46
EF1
15
EF2
3
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
7
Feb
5
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
2
Aug
10
Sep
10
Oct
7
Nov
2
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Lake Jackson
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Jackson since 1950, across 1 event. 44 injuries have been reported across all events. 2024 was the deadliest year on record near Lake Jackson.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, which caused 1 fatality along a 8.9-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lake Jackson
Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality, 8.9 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 8, 1976 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on September 20, 1967 — 13.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Lake Jackson
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Lake Jackson, with 16 of the 67 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Lake Jackson record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lake Jackson, 61 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lake Jackson is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lake Jackson has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 8, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lake Jackson, TX had?
Since 1950, 67 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Jackson. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lake Jackson?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lake Jackson was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Lake Jackson?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Jackson was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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