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Saginaw, TX Tornado History — 195 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Saginaw, TX had?

Saginaw has had 195 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Saginaw?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saginaw was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.

When is tornado season in Saginaw?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saginaw, with 56 on record. April through June account for 113 of the 195 tornadoes on record near Saginaw.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
195
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
3.1% of total
Peak Month
April
56 on record
Per Year Avg
2.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Saginaw

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 61 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 1
2024 0
2023 2
2022 11
2021 0
2020 3
2019 6
2018 0
2017 4
2016 2
2015 7
2014 0
2013 0
2012 6
2011 6
2010 2
2009 4
2008 2
2007 5

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Saginaw since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF1° April 26, 2026
3 WNW Springtown, Parker County, TX
NWS Survey team confirms an EF 1 tornado that impacted portions of North Parker County. (FWD)

Within 25 miles of Saginaw. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 23
1970s 47
1980s 17
1990s 18
2000s 30
2010s 33
2020s 17

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 78
EF1 75
EF2 35
EF3 5
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 4
Mar 21
Apr 56
May 39
Jun 18
Jul 4
Aug 3
Sep 9
Oct 11
Nov 9
Dec 18

Casualties on Record Near Saginaw

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Saginaw since 1950, across 2 events. 159 injuries have been reported across all events. 2000 was the deadliest year on record near Saginaw.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 28, 2000, which caused 2 fatalities along a 4.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Saginaw

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 28, 2000 — 2 fatalities, 4.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 3, 2012 — $200.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 25, 1990 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 12, 1960 — 34.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 4, 2025.

What the record shows near Saginaw

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Saginaw, with 47 of the 195 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Saginaw record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Saginaw, 153 reached EF0 or EF1 and 41 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Saginaw is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Saginaw is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Saginaw has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 61 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 11, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Saginaw, TX had?
Since 1950, 195 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Saginaw. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Saginaw?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Saginaw was an F3 on March 28, 2000, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Saginaw?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saginaw, with 56 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 Saginaw been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Saginaw, 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 Saginaw?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saginaw was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Saginaw?
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