Montgomery County, Texas tornadoes

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54confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: December 28, 2024, EF3. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total541950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthMay12 of 54

StrongestF3Sep 22, 1965

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries20whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 12 of 54 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 PM. 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

Strongest

All 54 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	10.34 mi	1,675 yd	10
Jan 8, 2022	EF0	0.47 mi	200 yd	0
Dec 18, 2021	EF1	1.57 mi	100 yd	0
Oct 27, 2021	EF0	0.02 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 7, 2019	EF0	0.03 mi	30 yd	0
Jan 16, 2017	EF0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
May 26, 2016	EF1	0.96 mi	300 yd	0
Dec 12, 2015	EF2	2.24 mi	100 yd	0
May 3, 2007	EF0	0.85 mi	45 yd	0
Jun 17, 2006	F0	1 mi	75 yd	0
Apr 29, 2006	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.3 mi	25 yd	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
May 11, 2004	F1	1 mi	250 yd	0
Mar 18, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Dec 23, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Dec 16, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	70 yd	0
Nov 23, 2000	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Nov 5, 2000	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 15, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 14, 1999	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 3, 1999	F0	0.3 mi	n/a	0
Jan 1, 1999	F1	8 mi	n/a	0
Jan 21, 1998	F0	6.5 mi	80 yd	0
Oct 23, 1997	F1	4 mi	100 yd	0
Oct 23, 1997	F0	0.2 mi	23 yd	0
Oct 23, 1997	F2	5 mi	440 yd	1
Dec 18, 1995	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0
May 7, 1995	F1	8 mi	50 yd	0
Jan 12, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Oct 16, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 13, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 13, 1994	F1	4 mi	50 yd	0
May 13, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 2, 1992	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 4, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0
May 4, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Dec 10, 1983	F0	2 mi	100 yd	0
Aug 18, 1983	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0
Mar 4, 1983	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jan 31, 1983	F1	5.2 mi	40 yd	0
May 13, 1982	F1	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Oct 14, 1981	F1	0.8 mi	40 yd	0
May 9, 1981	F2	5.1 mi	40 yd	2
May 15, 1980	F1	3.6 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 18, 1979	F2	4 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 29, 1974	F1	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Oct 10, 1973	F1	1 mi	17 yd	0
Dec 12, 1968	F3	6.2 mi	200 yd	0
Sep 22, 1965	F3	0.8 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 24, 1963	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 17, 1955	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Feb 19, 1954	F2	9.5 mi	150 yd	7

Cities

Cities in Montgomery County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

Conroe 30
Houston 61

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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.