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The Woodlands, TX Tornado History — 137 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has The Woodlands, TX had?

The Woodlands has had 137 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near The Woodlands?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of The Woodlands was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.

When is tornado season in The Woodlands?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near The Woodlands, with 29 on record. April through June account for 48 of the 137 tornadoes on record near The Woodlands.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
137
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
2.9% of total
Peak Month
May
29 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near The Woodlands

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near The Woodlands

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of The Woodlands and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on November 24, 2025 and the most recent on November 24, 2025. It is already counted in the The Woodlands totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

November 24, 2025
6 SE Tomball, Harris County, TX
Damaged was reported at the Klein Fire Department Admin complex along Stuebner Airline Road. Photos showed debris scattered across the area with downed fences and scatt (HGX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 6
1970s 21
1980s 24
1990s 29
2000s 22
2010s 17
2020s 15

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 72
EF1 44
EF2 17
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 12
Feb 5
Mar 6
Apr 14
May 29
Jun 5
Jul 3
Aug 11
Sep 7
Oct 15
Nov 19
Dec 11

Casualties on Record Near The Woodlands

9 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of The Woodlands since 1950, across 8 events. 75 injuries have been reported across all events. 1983 was the deadliest year on record near The Woodlands.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities along a 5.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near The Woodlands

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on February 5, 1986 — 2 fatalities, 5.0 mi path, 70 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on November 21, 1992 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on December 28, 2024 — 1,675 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 15, 1970 — 28.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on November 24, 2025.

What the record shows near The Woodlands

The 1990s were the busiest decade near The Woodlands, with 29 of the 137 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The The Woodlands record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near The Woodlands, 116 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near The Woodlands is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years The Woodlands has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 7, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has The Woodlands, TX had?
Since 1950, 137 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of The Woodlands. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near The Woodlands?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of The Woodlands was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in The Woodlands?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near The Woodlands, with 29 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 The Woodlands?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of The Woodlands was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for The Woodlands?
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