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New Caney, TX Tornado History — 151 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
151
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
4.6% of total
Peak Month
May
37 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 4
2023 0
2022 4
2021 3
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 4
2016 5
2015 1
2014 2
2013 0
2012 0
2011 5
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 1

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.

November 24, 2025
6 SE Tomball, Harris County, TX
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

1950s 5
1960s 9
1970s 22
1980s 22
1990s 37
2000s 27
2010s 17
2020s 12

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 88
EF1 36
EF2 20
EF3 6
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 3
Mar 9
Apr 12
May 37
Jun 5
Jul 4
Aug 5
Sep 5
Oct 24
Nov 22
Dec 14

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

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 5, 1986 — 2 fatalities, 5.0 mi path, 70 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
F3 on November 21, 1992 — 32.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on November 24, 2025.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has New Caney, TX had?
Since 1950, 151 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New Caney. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near New Caney?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of New Caney was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in New Caney?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Caney, with 37 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 New Caney been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of New Caney, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 New Caney?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Caney was an EF2 on November 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for New Caney?
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