Chambers County, Texas tornadoes

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34confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: December 28, 2024, EF3. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total341950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay6 of 34
StrongestF3May 27, 1969
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries10whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 2May: 6Jun: 3Jul: 4Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 4Nov: 4Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 6 of 34 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 2: 0: 212 PM: 4: 3: 33 PM: 2: 3: 46 PM: 0: 2: 19 PM: 2: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 3: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
17
EF1
10
EF2
4
EF3
3

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

Deadliest

F3, May 27, 1969

3 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, May 27, 1969

1.5 mile path Longest path

67.88 miles, EF3

December 28, 2024, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF3

December 28, 2024
Every tornado

All 34 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2024EF367.88 mi880 yd02
Jan 24, 2023EF02.39 mi30 yd00
Oct 31, 2018EF10.38 mi100 yd00
Mar 29, 2017EF00.08 mi30 yd00
Aug 21, 2012EF00.4 mi20 yd00
Jul 8, 2006F00.2 mi30 yd00
Nov 17, 2003F11 mi50 yd00
Nov 17, 2003F10.5 mi100 yd05
Nov 17, 2003F00.1 mi25 yd00
Aug 31, 2001F01 mi30 yd00
Apr 3, 2000F12 mi100 yd00
Jul 30, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 28, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 16, 1993F10.2 mi100 yd00
May 18, 1993F00.1 mi23 yd00
Mar 18, 1992F10.5 mi30 yd00
Oct 15, 1989F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 20, 1983F00.3 mi20 yd00
May 20, 1983F00.3 mi20 yd00
Jul 14, 1982F10.1 mi27 yd00
Sep 2, 1981F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 5, 1981F00.7 mi30 yd00
Jun 5, 1981F21.5 mi60 yd01
Sep 19, 1980F10.2 mi37 yd01
Apr 10, 1975F00.1 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.