Madison County, Texas tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 28, 2024, EF1. 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 17
StrongestF2Nov 15, 1987
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries7whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 5 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 29 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 4: 3: 26 PM: 1: 0: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
8
EF1
6
EF2
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

F2, November 15, 1987

3 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

F2, November 15, 1987

10 mile path Longest path

15.9 miles, F1

December 29, 2006, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, F1

December 29, 2006
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 28, 2024EF14.32 mi100 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF12.44 mi200 yd00
Jan 15, 2017EF01.25 mi20 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF00.46 mi50 yd00
Apr 28, 2009EF02.36 mi10 yd00
Apr 28, 2009EF01.91 mi10 yd00
Dec 29, 2006F115.9 mi1,320 yd03
May 28, 2005F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 16, 2003F00.5 mi20 yd00
Dec 23, 2002F11 mi30 yd02
Jan 21, 1998F01 mi50 yd00
Apr 15, 1994F01 mi100 yd00
Nov 15, 1987F210 mi200 yd32
May 1, 1967F20.6 mi33 yd00
Nov 19, 1964F10.3 mi100 yd00
Apr 11, 1961F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 22, 1954F27.1 mi100 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.