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Pecan Grove, TX Tornado History — 170 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Pecan Grove, TX had?

Pecan Grove has had 170 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Pecan Grove?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pecan Grove was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.

When is tornado season in Pecan Grove?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pecan Grove, with 28 on record. April through June account for 57 of the 170 tornadoes on record near Pecan Grove.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
170
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.2% of total
Peak Month
May
28 on record
Per Year Avg
2.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Pecan Grove

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 5
2023 2
2022 2
2021 1
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 17
2016 0
2015 2
2014 1
2013 0
2012 3
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Pecan Grove

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Pecan Grove 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 Pecan Grove totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

November 24, 2025
3 SSW Cypress, Harris County, TX
A member of the public shared photos showing damage along Lake Riata Ln. Debris were scatted across the area with downed trees and visible roof damage to homes. (HGX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 7
1970s 35
1980s 21
1990s 39
2000s 29
2010s 24
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 100
EF1 50
EF2 18
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 12
Feb 14
Mar 13
Apr 15
May 28
Jun 14
Jul 2
Aug 24
Sep 8
Oct 18
Nov 18
Dec 4

Casualties on Record Near Pecan Grove

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pecan Grove since 1950, across 4 events. 163 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near Pecan Grove.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Pecan Grove

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 19, 1965 — 1 fatality, 0.2 mi path, 150 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on November 21, 1992 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 14, 1974 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 15, 1970 — 28.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on November 24, 2025.

What the record shows near Pecan Grove

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pecan Grove, with 39 of the 170 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Pecan Grove record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Pecan Grove, 150 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pecan Grove is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Pecan Grove has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 17, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Pecan Grove, TX had?
Since 1950, 170 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pecan Grove. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Pecan Grove?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Pecan Grove was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Pecan Grove?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pecan Grove, with 28 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 Pecan Grove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pecan Grove was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Pecan Grove?
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