How many tornadoes has League City, TX had?
League City has had 306 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 14 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near League City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of League City was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in League City?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near League City, with 44 on record. April through June account for 84 of the 306 tornadoes on record near League City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
306
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
14
4.6% of total
Peak Month
August
44 on record
Per Year Avg
4.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near League City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
52 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
2
2022
2
2021
1
2020
1
2019
3
2018
1
2017
14
2016
2
2015
10
2014
2
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
1
2009
3
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
15
1960s
26
1970s
67
1980s
62
1990s
47
2000s
44
2010s
37
2020s
8
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
164
EF1
96
EF2
32
EF3
12
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
14
Feb
21
Mar
29
Apr
16
May
36
Jun
32
Jul
15
Aug
44
Sep
22
Oct
37
Nov
28
Dec
12
Casualties on Record Near League City
14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of League City since 1950, across 7 events. 523 injuries have been reported across all events. 1961 was the deadliest year on record near League City.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near League City
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on September 12, 1961 — 8 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 100 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
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 30.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near League City
The 1970s were the busiest decade near League City, with 67 of the 306 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The League City record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near League City, 260 reached EF0 or EF1 and 46 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near League City is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years League City has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 52 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 14, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has League City, TX had?
Since 1950, 306 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of League City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near League City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of League City was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities.
When is tornado season in League City?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near League City, with 44 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 League City been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of League City, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 League City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of League City was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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