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Taylor, TX Tornado History — 103 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Taylor, TX had?

Taylor has had 103 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Taylor?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Taylor was an EF1 on April 28, 2024.

When is tornado season in Taylor?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Taylor, with 27 on record. April through June account for 47 of the 103 tornadoes on record near Taylor.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
103
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
7.8% of total
Peak Month
May
27 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Taylor

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Taylor 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 September 2, 2026
3 ENE Serenada, Williamson County, TX
[Landspout] Corrects previous landspout report from 3 ENE Serenada. Pictures and videos of a possible landspout or dust devil between SH 195 and I-35 to the north of G (EWX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 15
1960s 8
1970s 16
1980s 13
1990s 15
2000s 17
2010s 13
2020s 6

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 38
EF1 37
EF2 20
EF3 7
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 4
Mar 14
Apr 16
May 27
Jun 4
Jul 4
Aug 3
Sep 4
Oct 7
Nov 12
Dec 4

Casualties on Record Near Taylor

30 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Taylor since 1950, across 4 events. 104 injuries have been reported across all events. 1997 was the deadliest year on record near Taylor.

The deadliest single event was an F5 on May 27, 1997, which caused 27 fatalities along a 5.1-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Taylor

Deadliest Tornado
F5 on May 27, 1997 — 27 fatalities, 5.1 mi path, 650 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on April 28, 2024 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on May 17, 1989 — 1,700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 30, 1954 — 139.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 28, 2024.

What the record shows near Taylor

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Taylor, with 17 of the 103 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Taylor record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Taylor, 75 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Taylor is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Taylor has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 5, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Taylor, TX had?
Since 1950, 103 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Taylor. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Taylor?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Taylor was an F5 on May 27, 1997, which caused 27 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Taylor?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Taylor, with 27 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 Taylor been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Taylor, there has been 1 EF5 and 0 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 Taylor?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Taylor was an EF1 on April 28, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Taylor?
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