Trinity County, Texas tornadoes

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26 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 28, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay6 of 26
StrongestF3Jan 19, 1990
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries48whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

May is the peak month, with 6 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 1: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 0: 1: 53 PM: 3: 3: 36 PM: 2: 1: 19 PM: 0: 1: 012 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 1: 3: 0: 22000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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
6
EF1
11
EF2
8
EF3
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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

EF1, April 28, 2024

1 deaths, 1 injuries Strongest

F3, January 19, 1990

13 mile path Longest path

68.8 miles, F2

April 30, 1954, whole path Widest

883 yards, F2

April 30, 1954

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 28, 2024EF10.29 mi200 yd11
Apr 25, 2011EF10.64 mi100 yd00
May 3, 2009EF12.08 mi50 yd00
Nov 23, 2004F22 mi500 yd00
Oct 13, 2001F10.5 mi30 yd00
Jan 1, 1999F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jan 1, 1999F25 mi500 yd00
May 15, 1997F00.2 mi20 yd00
Apr 4, 1997F00.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 4, 1997F00.1 mi20 yd00
Nov 30, 1996F00.1 mi30 yd02
May 9, 1994F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 30, 1992F11 mi40 yd00
Jun 30, 1992F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 30, 1992F10.1 mi30 yd00
Jan 19, 1990F313 mi100 yd02
May 17, 1989F231 mi400 yd014
Dec 10, 1983F210 mi50 yd00
Jun 28, 1982F23 mi73 yd00
May 18, 1981F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 9, 1981F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 4, 1973F226.4 mi40 yd00
Mar 30, 1965F12 mi10 yd00
Jul 25, 1964F10.2 mi13 yd00
Apr 30, 1954F268.8 mi883 yd025

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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.