Washington County, Texas tornadoes

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30 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 26, 2016, EF0. 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

Total301950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 30
StrongestF3Jun 5, 1950
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries17whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 1Feb: 2Mar: 3Apr: 2May: 10Jun: 4Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 2: 16 AM: 1: 1: 19 AM: 2: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 43 PM: 1: 4: 16 PM: 3: 2: 19 PM: 2: 0: 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: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 3: 0: 0: 3: 2: 1: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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
17
EF1
6
EF2
6
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

F2, December 2, 1953

2 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F3, June 5, 1950

23.9 mile path Longest path

23.9 miles, F3

June 5, 1950, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

April 30, 1954

All 30 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 26, 2016EF00.35 mi30 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF02.06 mi50 yd00
Nov 23, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 8, 2004F01 mi25 yd00
Jun 16, 2003F00.2 mi20 yd00
Dec 23, 2002F00.5 mi20 yd00
Dec 23, 2002F00.2 mi20 yd00
Oct 17, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
Sep 20, 1996F00.5 mi50 yd00
Mar 13, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 13, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1994F14 mi50 yd00
May 13, 1994F23 mi50 yd00
May 4, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 4, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 4, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Dec 10, 1983F02 mi150 yd00
Dec 10, 1983F14 mi200 yd10
May 20, 1983F11 mi167 yd14
May 13, 1982F11.5 mi30 yd00
Mar 30, 1976F16.6 mi200 yd00
Feb 25, 1971F20.3 mi33 yd00
Feb 25, 1971F20.3 mi33 yd00
Jun 22, 1968F00.1 mi10 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.