How many tornadoes has Lufkin, TX had?
Lufkin has had 81 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lufkin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lufkin was an EF1 on May 30, 2024.
When is tornado season in Lufkin?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lufkin, with 19 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 81 tornadoes on record near Lufkin.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
81
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.2% of total
Peak Month
April
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lufkin
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
2
2019
2
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
1
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
13
1970s
15
1980s
13
1990s
15
2000s
8
2010s
7
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
18
EF1
41
EF2
17
EF3
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
5
Feb
3
Mar
9
Apr
19
May
14
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
5
Oct
2
Nov
12
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Lufkin
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Lufkin since 1950, across 1 event. 75 injuries have been reported across all events. 2020 was the deadliest year on record near Lufkin.
The deadliest single event was an EF1 on January 10, 2020, which caused 1 fatality along a 2.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lufkin
Deadliest Tornado
EF1 on January 10, 2020 — 1 fatality, 2.1 mi path, 160 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on December 23, 2009 — $10.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on March 30, 1976 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 30, 1954 — 68.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 30, 2024.
What the record shows near Lufkin
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Lufkin, with 15 of the 81 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Lufkin record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lufkin, 59 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lufkin is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lufkin has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lufkin, TX had?
Since 1950, 81 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lufkin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lufkin?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lufkin was an EF1 on January 10, 2020, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Lufkin?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lufkin, with 19 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 Lufkin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lufkin was an EF1 on May 30, 2024.
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