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Mount Pleasant, TX Tornado History — 102 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Mount Pleasant, TX had?

Mount Pleasant has had 102 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Mount Pleasant?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant was an EF1 on April 4, 2025.

When is tornado season in Mount Pleasant?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mount Pleasant, with 25 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 102 tornadoes on record near Mount Pleasant.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
102
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.9% of total
Peak Month
April
25 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Mount Pleasant

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 6
2024 2
2023 2
2022 3
2021 0
2020 2
2019 1
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 4
2014 1
2013 0
2012 4
2011 2
2010 4
2009 3
2008 2
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Mount Pleasant

3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 4, 2025 and the most recent on April 4, 2025. They are already counted in the Mount Pleasant totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

April 4, 2025
1 NNW Lone Star, Morris County, TX
Trees snapped... overturned cars... and additional damage near the Lakeview Baptist Assembly in Lone Star. (SHV)
April 4, 2025
1 WNW Bettie, Upshur County, TX
Multiple trees down on FM Road 2088... West of US Highway 271... between the Union Hill and Bettie communities. Also... some structure damage from trees. (SHV)
April 4, 2025
Talco, Titus County, TX
Report of confirmed tornado on ground near the Talco community. (SHV)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 15
1970s 12
1980s 10
1990s 17
2000s 9
2010s 17
2020s 15

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 36
EF1 34
EF2 26
EF3 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 5
Feb 7
Mar 15
Apr 25
May 20
Jun 4
Jul 3
Aug 1
Sep 1
Oct 8
Nov 6
Dec 7

Casualties on Record Near Mount Pleasant

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant since 1950, across 3 events. 57 injuries have been reported across all events. 2022 was the deadliest year on record near Mount Pleasant.

The deadliest single event was an EF3 on November 4, 2022, which caused 1 fatality along a 16.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Mount Pleasant

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on November 4, 2022 — 1 fatality, 16.9 mi path, 650 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on November 4, 2022 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on December 27, 2015 — 1,338 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 30, 1954 — 86.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 4, 2025.

What the record shows near Mount Pleasant

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Mount Pleasant, with 17 of the 102 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Mount Pleasant record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Mount Pleasant, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 32 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mount Pleasant is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Mount Pleasant has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2025 was the busiest of them with 6, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Mount Pleasant, TX had?
Since 1950, 102 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mount Pleasant?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant was an EF3 on November 4, 2022, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Mount Pleasant?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mount Pleasant, with 25 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 Mount Pleasant?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant was an EF1 on April 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Mount Pleasant?
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