How many tornadoes has Pearland, TX had?
Pearland has had 296 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Pearland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pearland was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Pearland?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pearland, with 40 on record. April through June account for 83 of the 296 tornadoes on record near Pearland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
296
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
3.4% of total
Peak Month
May
40 on record
Per Year Avg
3.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pearland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
55 total, averaging 2.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
3
2023
3
2022
3
2021
1
2020
1
2019
2
2018
1
2017
16
2016
1
2015
10
2014
2
2013
0
2012
6
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2008
2
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
15
1960s
20
1970s
70
1980s
54
1990s
44
2000s
42
2010s
40
2020s
11
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
99
EF2
34
EF3
9
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
21
Feb
25
Mar
28
Apr
16
May
40
Jun
27
Jul
10
Aug
40
Sep
13
Oct
34
Nov
30
Dec
12
Casualties on Record Near Pearland
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pearland since 1950, across 8 events. 384 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Pearland.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality along a 25.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pearland
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
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 30.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Pearland
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Pearland, with 70 of the 296 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Pearland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pearland, 252 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pearland is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Pearland has averaged 2.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 55 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 16, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Pearland, TX had?
Since 1950, 296 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pearland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pearland?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pearland was an F3 on December 13, 1977, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Pearland?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pearland, with 40 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 Pearland been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Pearland, 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 Pearland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pearland was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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