How many tornadoes has Temple, TX had?
Temple has had 110 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Temple?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Temple was an Unrated on May 23, 2024.
When is tornado season in Temple?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Temple, with 41 on record. April through June account for 65 of the 110 tornadoes on record near Temple.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
110
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.5% of total
Peak Month
May
41 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Temple
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
6
2023
1
2022
6
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
3
2007
5
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
11
1970s
18
1980s
13
1990s
25
2000s
17
2010s
2
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
40
EF1
39
EF2
23
EF3
6
Unrated
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
16
Apr
17
May
41
Jun
7
Jul
0
Aug
7
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
6
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Temple
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Temple since 1950, across 4 events. 116 injuries have been reported across all events. 1976 was the deadliest year on record near Temple.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 26, 1976, which caused 2 fatalities along a 2.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Temple
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 26, 1976 — 2 fatalities, 2.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2024 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 5, 1955 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on March 21, 2022 — 34.6 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 23, 2024.
What the record shows near Temple
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Temple, with 25 of the 110 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Temple record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Temple, 79 reached EF0 or EF1 and 29 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Temple is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged. A further 2 near Temple are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Temple has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Temple, TX had?
Since 1950, 110 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Temple. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Temple?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Temple was an F3 on May 26, 1976, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Temple?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Temple, with 41 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 Temple?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Temple was an Unrated on May 23, 2024.
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