How many tornadoes has Texas City, TX had?
Texas City has had 195 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Texas City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Texas City was an EF2 on December 28, 2024, causing 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Texas City?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Texas City, with 31 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 195 tornadoes on record near Texas City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
195
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
6.2% of total
Peak Month
August
31 on record
Per Year Avg
2.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Texas City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
38 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
5
2023
1
2022
1
2021
2
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
9
2016
2
2015
5
2014
2
2013
0
2012
2
2011
1
2010
1
2009
3
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
18
1970s
40
1980s
44
1990s
23
2000s
25
2010s
23
2020s
9
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
98
EF1
64
EF2
21
EF3
11
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
7
Feb
16
Mar
18
Apr
6
May
23
Jun
22
Jul
10
Aug
31
Sep
16
Oct
24
Nov
11
Dec
11
Casualties on Record Near Texas City
12 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Texas City since 1950, across 5 events. 374 injuries have been reported across all events. 1961 was the deadliest year on record near Texas City.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Texas City
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on September 12, 1961 — 8 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on December 31, 1984 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on January 24, 2023 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 67.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on December 28, 2024 — 1 fatality.
What the record shows near Texas City
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Texas City, with 44 of the 195 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Texas City record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Texas City, 162 reached EF0 or EF1 and 33 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Texas City is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Texas City has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 38 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 9, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Texas City, TX had?
Since 1950, 195 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Texas City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Texas City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Texas City was an F4 on September 12, 1961, which caused 8 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Texas City?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Texas City, with 31 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 Texas City been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Texas City, 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 Texas City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Texas City was an EF2 on December 28, 2024.
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