Calhoun County, Texas tornadoes

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32confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 13, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total321950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthSeptember8 of 32
StrongestF2Nov 2, 1961
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Calhoun County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 3May: 5Jun: 2Jul: 4Aug: 3Sep: 8Oct: 3Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

September is the peak month, with 8 of 32 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 1: 1: 13 AM: 3: 1: 06 AM: 3: 3: 19 AM: 1: 7: 212 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 1: 1: 06 PM: 0: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 10:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 01970: 2: 0: 6: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
9
EF2
5

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, November 2, 1961

0.3 mile path Longest path

15.4 miles, F2

September 20, 1967, whole path Widest

200 yards, F2

November 2, 1961
Every tornado

All 32 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 13, 2024EF113.6 mi150 yd00
Mar 29, 2018EF10.4 mi150 yd00
Aug 25, 2017EF00.16 mi20 yd00
Sep 29, 2012EF00.1 mi30 yd00
Aug 25, 2011EF00.24 mi100 yd00
Oct 16, 2006F01 mi75 yd00
Oct 16, 2006F11 mi100 yd00
Apr 6, 2004F00.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 6, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 15, 2003F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 5, 2001F00.1 min/a00
Mar 17, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 17, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 25, 1996F00.3 mi10 yd00
Apr 4, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 21, 1992F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 22, 1990F01.5 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1982F10.2 mi37 yd00
Jun 13, 1973F17.8 mi10 yd00
Oct 29, 1972F210.8 mi100 yd02
Sep 22, 1972F00.3 mi10 yd00
Sep 22, 1972F00.3 mi10 yd00
Sep 22, 1972F00.3 mi10 yd00
Jul 10, 1972F10.5 mi30 yd00
May 7, 1972F20.1 mi10 yd01
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 20, 20267 N TivoliNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.