Orange County, Texas tornadoes

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32confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: January 24, 2023, EF2. 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

Total321950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthOctober6 of 32
StrongestF4Nov 7, 1957
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries84whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 4Feb: 2Mar: 1Apr: 3May: 2Jun: 4Jul: 5Aug: 0Sep: 3Oct: 6Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

October is the peak month, with 6 of 32 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 1: 23 AM: 1: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 39 AM: 1: 2: 012 PM: 2: 3: 33 PM: 1: 6: 06 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 1: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 01970: 1: 2: 1: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 2: 0: 2: 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
10
EF1
17
EF2
4
EF4
1

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

F4, November 7, 1957

1 deaths, 81 injuries Strongest

F4, November 7, 1957

12.9 mile path Longest path

25.21 miles, EF2

January 24, 2023, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF2

January 24, 2023
Every tornado

All 32 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 24, 2023EF225.21 mi500 yd02
Jan 24, 2023EF12.25 mi75 yd00
Oct 27, 2021EF26.89 mi100 yd01
Oct 27, 2021EF22.06 mi50 yd00
May 16, 2020EF14.47 mi25 yd00
Oct 31, 2013EF15.93 mi200 yd00
Oct 18, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
Oct 18, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
Jan 12, 1995F110 mi200 yd00
Jul 15, 1992F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 30, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 23, 1983F00.3 mi100 yd00
Sep 20, 1983F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 27, 1980F10.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 20, 1980F19.4 mi30 yd00
Jul 5, 1978F11 mi20 yd00
Apr 29, 1975F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 27, 1974F11 mi100 yd00
Mar 23, 1973F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 21, 1973F03 mi17 yd00
Jul 14, 1972F13.8 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 1971F00.1 mi17 yd00
May 6, 1971F10.1 mi17 yd00
Jul 4, 1970F11 mi30 yd00
Oct 6, 1968F00.2 mi13 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.