King County, Texas tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 4, 2022, EFU. 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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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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 24
StrongestF2Apr 20, 1957
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 6May: 10Jun: 4Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 3Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 1: 0: 23 PM: 3: 3: 26 PM: 2: 3: 39 PM: 2: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 2: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 2: 0: 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
14
EF1
4
EF2
3
Unknown
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

Strongest

F2, April 20, 1957

0.4 mile path Longest path

38.3 miles, F1

May 3, 1961, whole path Widest

150 yards, F1

May 14, 1990
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 4, 2022EFU7.86 mi100 yd00
May 4, 2022EFU8.36 mi100 yd00
Mar 28, 2017EFU1.4 mi50 yd00
May 13, 2015EF00.08 mi25 yd00
Apr 29, 2009EF00.25 mi50 yd00
Apr 16, 2009EF00.25 mi75 yd00
Apr 23, 2003F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 16, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 16, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 17, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 17, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 25, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 25, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1995F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 14, 1990F12 mi150 yd00
May 15, 1989F27 mi90 yd00
May 28, 1987F213 mi100 yd00
Sep 13, 1981F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 1965F10.5 mi23 yd00
Jun 4, 1962F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 1962F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 3, 1961F138.3 mi33 yd00
Apr 20, 1957F20.4 mi100 yd00
May 19, 1955F131.7 mi33 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 12, 2026.