Texas Tornado History — 26,642 Tornadoes (Aggregate) Since 1950

How many tornadoes does Texas get per year?

Texas has had 26,642 tornadoes on record since 1950, including 1,338 violent (EF3+) tornadoes — averaging about 350.6 per year across 185 cities covered here. Aggregate counts sum across overlapping city radii, so unique-event totals are lower; see the per-city pages for non-overlapping figures.

When was the most recent tornado in Texas?

The most recent tornado in our Texas dataset was an EF1 on November 24, 2025 near Houston.

When is tornado season in Texas?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Texas, with 5,759 aggregate on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.