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Rosenberg, TX Tornado History — 143 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Rosenberg, TX had?

Rosenberg has had 143 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Rosenberg?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rosenberg was an EF0 on June 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Rosenberg?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rosenberg, with 20 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 143 tornadoes on record near Rosenberg.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
143
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
2.1% of total
Peak Month
May
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Rosenberg

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 3
2023 1
2022 2
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 14
2016 1
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 3
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Rosenberg

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Rosenberg and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 11, 2025 and the most recent on June 11, 2025. It is already counted in the Rosenberg totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 12, 2025
4 NW Boling-Iago, Wharton County, TX
An EF-0 tornado with winds of 75 mph began just east of Burr and produced some minor tree damage along its path as it travelled west across CR 117. An older shed also h (HGX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 11
1970s 23
1980s 15
1990s 30
2000s 31
2010s 20
2020s 8

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 75
EF1 46
EF2 19
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 14
Feb 15
Mar 11
Apr 10
May 20
Jun 13
Jul 1
Aug 14
Sep 10
Oct 15
Nov 16
Dec 4

Casualties on Record Near Rosenberg

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Rosenberg since 1950, across 3 events. 137 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Rosenberg.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Rosenberg

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
EF0 on June 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Rosenberg

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Rosenberg, with 31 of the 143 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Rosenberg record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Rosenberg, 121 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rosenberg is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Rosenberg has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 14, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Rosenberg, TX had?
Since 1950, 143 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rosenberg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Rosenberg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Rosenberg was an F3 on April 19, 1965, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Rosenberg?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rosenberg, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Rosenberg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rosenberg was an EF0 on June 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Rosenberg?
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