San Jacinto County, Texas tornadoes

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21confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1972). Most recent: February 18, 2013, 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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The record

At a glance

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthNovember4 of 21
StrongestF2Oct 23, 1975
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries9whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

November is the peak month, with 4 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 3: 43 PM: 2: 4: 26 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 02000: 1: 1: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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
12
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

F1, December 10, 1983

1 deaths, 3 injuries Strongest

F2, October 23, 1975

6.4 mile path Longest path

20 miles, F1

October 23, 1997, whole path Widest

440 yards, F1

October 23, 1997
Every tornado

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Feb 18, 2013EF10.57 mi30 yd00
Nov 15, 2011EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 3, 2007EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 29, 2006F21 mi30 yd04
Nov 23, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 5, 2003F00.2 mi20 yd00
Dec 23, 2002F00.5 mi30 yd00
Dec 23, 2002F00.5 mi20 yd00
Dec 16, 2001F23 mi200 yd02
Nov 5, 2000F00.5 mi50 yd00
Oct 23, 1997F02 mi50 yd00
Oct 23, 1997F120 mi440 yd00
May 7, 1995F18 mi50 yd00
May 9, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 30, 1993F00.2 mi20 yd00
Nov 7, 1986F02 mi10 yd00
May 21, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Dec 10, 1983F13 mi200 yd13
Feb 9, 1983F10.5 mi30 yd00
Oct 23, 1975F26.4 mi100 yd00
Jul 15, 1972F15.4 mi20 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 13, 2026.