Jim Wells County, Texas tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: August 22, 2023, EF0. 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

Total471950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthSeptember13 of 47
StrongestF2Jun 1, 1962
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 0May: 8Jun: 7Jul: 6Aug: 7Sep: 13Oct: 1Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

September is the peak month, with 13 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 16 AM: 0: 3: 59 AM: 3: 6: 512 PM: 3: 3: 13 PM: 4: 5: 16 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 2: 0: 012 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

80 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 6: 0: 1: 0: 0: 8: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 2: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 12010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 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
26
EF1
16
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, June 1, 1962

1 mile path Longest path

23.3 miles, EF1

January 9, 2011, whole path Widest

650 yards, EF1

May 27, 2014
Every tornado

All 47 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 22, 2023EF00.18 mi30 yd00
Sep 26, 2015EF00.36 mi50 yd00
Jun 17, 2015EF00.17 mi20 yd00
May 27, 2014EF15.26 mi650 yd00
May 27, 2014EF12.34 mi550 yd00
Sep 17, 2011EF11.93 mi100 yd00
Jan 9, 2011EF123.3 mi200 yd00
May 24, 2009EF10.23 mi50 yd00
Jul 23, 2008EF00.36 mi50 yd00
Aug 27, 2007EF00.12 mi25 yd00
Jul 20, 2005F112 mi100 yd00
Jul 20, 2005F03 mi100 yd00
Jul 20, 2005F07 mi100 yd00
Sep 8, 2002F00.6 mi600 yd00
Sep 8, 2002F00.5 mi500 yd00
Aug 22, 1999F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 9, 1997F00.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 30, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 24, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 20, 1996F11 mi25 yd00
May 13, 1994F10.5 mi70 yd00
Aug 30, 1992F10.2 mi50 yd00
Nov 9, 1986F02 mi10 yd00
Aug 10, 1980F22 mi40 yd01
May 7, 1976F20.1 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.