Jasper County, Texas tornadoes

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58confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1967). Most recent: July 8, 2024, EF2. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total581950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthMay15 of 58
StrongestF3May 13, 1982
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries24whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 7Feb: 1Mar: 4Apr: 6May: 15Jun: 1Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 2Oct: 9Nov: 6Dec: 5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 15 of 58 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 3: 1: 33 AM: 2: 1: 36 AM: 2: 2: 09 AM: 3: 3: 112 PM: 3: 2: 73 PM: 2: 4: 16 PM: 9: 2: 39 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

100 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 2: 0: 3: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 102000: 1: 1: 0: 1: 3: 0: 0: 1: 1: 12010: 0: 0: 2: 2: 1: 2: 3: 3: 4: 22020: 2: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
17
EF1
30
EF2
9
EF3
2

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 13, 1982

1 deaths, 1 injuries Strongest

F3, May 13, 1982

8.5 mile path Longest path

36.42 miles, EF2

April 22, 2020, whole path Widest

600 yards, EF1

May 19, 2019
Every tornado

All 58 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 8, 2024EF28.63 mi400 yd01
Dec 23, 2020EF10.39 mi45 yd00
Apr 22, 2020EF236.42 mi600 yd00
May 19, 2019EF13.08 mi100 yd00
May 19, 2019EF11.3 mi600 yd01
Oct 31, 2018EF18.52 mi260 yd00
Oct 31, 2018EF00.67 mi150 yd00
Oct 31, 2018EF12.09 mi189 yd00
Jan 22, 2018EF00.5 mi10 yd00
Dec 20, 2017EF14 mi250 yd00
Mar 29, 2017EF10.42 mi25 yd00
Jan 2, 2017EF12.55 mi100 yd00
May 27, 2016EF00.05 mi50 yd00
Apr 30, 2016EF29.86 mi500 yd03
Apr 27, 2016EF12.22 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2015EF13.47 mi80 yd00
Apr 24, 2015EF113.27 mi50 yd00
Dec 27, 2014EF11.98 mi150 yd00
Dec 21, 2013EF10.4 mi25 yd00
Oct 31, 2013EF11.26 mi50 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF11.59 mi25 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF01.03 mi20 yd00
Apr 27, 2009EF00.01 mi10 yd00
May 15, 2008EF00.25 mi25 yd00
Oct 17, 2007EF01 mi20 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 22, 20266 NNW BunaNot yet rated
Aug 22, 20266 NNW BunaNot 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 13, 2026.