New Caney, TX Tornado History — 151 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has New Caney, TX had?
New Caney has had 151 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near New Caney?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Caney was an EF2 on November 24, 2025.
When is tornado season in New Caney?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Caney, with 37 on record. April through June account for 54 of the 151 tornadoes on record near New Caney.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near New Caney
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near New Caney
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of New Caney and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on November 24, 2025 and the most recent on November 24, 2025. It is already counted in the New Caney totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Damaged was reported at the Klein Fire Department Admin complex along Stuebner Airline Road. Photos showed debris scattered across the area with downed fences and scatt (HGX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 New Caney
10 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of New Caney since 1950, across 9 events. 154 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near New Caney.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities along a 5.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near New Caney
What the record shows near New Caney
The 1990s were the busiest decade near New Caney, with 37 of the 151 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The New Caney record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near New Caney, 124 reached EF0 or EF1 and 27 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New Caney is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years New Caney has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 5, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.