How many tornadoes has Pasadena, TX had?
Pasadena has had 300 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Pasadena?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pasadena was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Pasadena?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pasadena, with 46 on record. April through June account for 90 of the 300 tornadoes on record near Pasadena.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
300
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
3.3% of total
Peak Month
May
46 on record
Per Year Avg
3.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pasadena
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
54 total, averaging 2.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
3
2022
5
2021
0
2020
1
2019
3
2018
1
2017
17
2016
2
2015
9
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
18
1970s
70
1980s
56
1990s
49
2000s
42
2010s
38
2020s
13
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
153
EF1
102
EF2
35
EF3
9
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
20
Feb
19
Mar
28
Apr
20
May
46
Jun
24
Jul
10
Aug
36
Sep
17
Oct
32
Nov
33
Dec
15
Casualties on Record Near Pasadena
9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pasadena since 1950, across 9 events. 357 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Pasadena.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality along a 25.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pasadena
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on December 13, 1977 — 1 fatality, 25.1 mi path, 400 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 December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Pasadena
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Pasadena, with 70 of the 300 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Pasadena record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pasadena, 255 reached EF0 or EF1 and 45 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pasadena is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Pasadena has averaged 2.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 54 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 17, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Pasadena, TX had?
Since 1950, 300 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pasadena. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pasadena?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pasadena was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Pasadena?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pasadena, with 46 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 Pasadena been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Pasadena, 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 Pasadena?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pasadena was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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