How many tornadoes has Port Arthur, TX had?
Port Arthur has had 143 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Port Arthur?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Port Arthur was an EF3 on December 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Port Arthur?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Port Arthur, with 20 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 143 tornadoes on record near Port Arthur.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
143
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
7.0% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Port Arthur
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
22 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
3
2022
3
2021
3
2020
1
2019
0
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
1
2008
2
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
20
1970s
46
1980s
20
1990s
18
2000s
7
2010s
5
2020s
14
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
58
EF1
48
EF2
26
EF3
9
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
6
Apr
13
May
14
Jun
17
Jul
20
Aug
12
Sep
12
Oct
19
Nov
9
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Port Arthur
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Port Arthur since 1950, across 4 events. 228 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Port Arthur.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which caused 2 fatalities along a 3.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Port Arthur
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on November 7, 1957 — 2 fatalities, 3.6 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on August 18, 2009 — $20.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 67.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF3 on December 28, 2024.
What the record shows near Port Arthur
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Port Arthur, with 46 of the 143 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Port Arthur record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Port Arthur, 106 reached EF0 or EF1 and 36 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Port Arthur is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Port Arthur is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Port Arthur has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 22 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 4, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Port Arthur, TX had?
Since 1950, 143 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Port Arthur. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Port Arthur?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Port Arthur was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Port Arthur?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Port Arthur, with 20 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 Port Arthur been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Port Arthur was an EF3 on December 28, 2024.
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