Matagorda County, Texas tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: August 25, 2017, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total471950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthSeptember12 of 47

StrongestF3Sep 20, 1967

Deaths4whole paths, see note

Injuries31whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

September is the peak month, with 12 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 8:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

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

All 47 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Aug 25, 2017	EF1	2.18 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 5, 2017	EF0	0.01 mi	30 yd	0	0
Feb 14, 2017	EF1	1.72 mi	300 yd	0	6
Jun 30, 2010	EF0	0.01 mi	5 yd	0	0
Nov 17, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2003	F1	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 2003	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 2003	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Sep 6, 2002	F0	4 mi	n/a	0	0
May 25, 2001	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 10, 1998	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	5
Dec 17, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 17, 1995	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 17, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 15, 1993	F1	0.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1992	F1	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1992	F1	0.2 mi	13 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 18, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 14, 1991	F0	0.6 mi	13 yd	0	0
Dec 31, 1984	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 31, 1981	F1	0.2 mi	27 yd	0	0
Sep 10, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 26, 1976	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 3, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 28, 1974	F0	0.3 mi	13 yd	0	0
Mar 20, 1972	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 20, 1972	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 11, 1970	F1	7.4 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 15, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 1969	F3	2 mi	67 yd	0	13
Apr 11, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1967	F1	1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1967	F3	1 mi	100 yd	4	7
Jul 18, 1964	F0	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Sep 17, 1962	F1	0.4 mi	33 yd	0	0
Sep 11, 1961	F2	0.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 29, 1959	F0	2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Mar 31, 1957	F1	1.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Nov 1, 1956	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 18, 1955	F2	2.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 1954	F1	1 mi	33 yd	0	0

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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.