Lake Jackson, TX Tornado History — 67 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Lake Jackson, TX had?
Lake Jackson has had 67 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 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. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
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.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
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.
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
About Tornadoes in Lake Jackson
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Lake Jackson, Texas has experienced 67 tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records. The majority of these events have been relatively weak, with 46 rated EF0 and 15 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage. However, the area has also seen six stronger tornadoes: three rated EF2 and three rated EF3.
Tornado activity in the Lake Jackson area has gradually increased over the decades. The 1950s recorded only two tornadoes, while the 2010s saw 16 events—the highest count of any decade on record. The 1980s through 2000s each averaged about ten tornadoes per decade. Through the early 2020s, four tornadoes have been documented. Unlike many regions where tornado season peaks in spring, the Lake Jackson area sees its highest activity in August, with 10 tornadoes recorded in that month since 1950.
The costliest tornado on record struck on March 8, 1976, an F3-rated event that carved a 12.7-mile path up to 200 yards wide and caused $2.75 million in property damage with no fatalities. The longest-tracked tornado occurred on September 20, 1967, traveling 13.8 miles as an F2, though it remained narrow at only 10 yards wide and caused minimal damage. Most recently, an EF2 tornado on December 28, 2024, resulted in one fatality—the only death attributed to any tornado in the area's recorded history. This same event was also the widest on record at 300 yards across, traveling 8.9 miles, though property damage was recorded as zero dollars.
The Enhanced Fujita scale, used since 2007 to replace the original Fujita scale, rates tornadoes from EF0 (weakest, with winds 65-85 mph) to EF5 (strongest, with winds exceeding 200 mph). The scale is based on damage indicators rather than direct wind measurements, as few tornadoes are directly measured by instruments. The predominance of EF0 and EF1 tornadoes in the Lake Jackson area reflects the typical distribution of tornado intensity nationwide, where violent tornadoes remain relatively rare events.