How many tornadoes has Watauga, TX had?
Watauga has had 199 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Watauga?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Watauga was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Watauga?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Watauga, with 55 on record. April through June account for 115 of the 199 tornadoes on record near Watauga.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
199
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.5% of total
Peak Month
April
55 on record
Per Year Avg
2.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Watauga
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
66 total, averaging 3.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
10
2021
0
2020
2
2019
8
2018
0
2017
5
2016
2
2015
8
2014
1
2013
0
2012
6
2011
6
2010
3
2009
5
2008
2
2007
5
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
23
1970s
49
1980s
14
1990s
16
2000s
29
2010s
39
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
80
EF1
73
EF2
36
EF3
9
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
20
Apr
55
May
40
Jun
20
Jul
5
Aug
5
Sep
12
Oct
10
Nov
9
Dec
17
Casualties on Record Near Watauga
13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Watauga since 1950, across 3 events. 373 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Watauga.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Watauga
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 2, 1957 — 10 fatalities, 17.2 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — $1.6B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — 1,300 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 Watauga
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Watauga, with 49 of the 199 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Watauga record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Watauga, 153 reached EF0 or EF1 and 45 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Watauga is rated EF3, of which 9 are logged. A further 1 near Watauga is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Watauga has averaged 3.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 66 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 10, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Watauga, TX had?
Since 1950, 199 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Watauga. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Watauga?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Watauga was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Watauga?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Watauga, with 55 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 Watauga?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Watauga was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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