Wharton County, Texas tornadoes

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71 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 12, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total711950 to 2025

Per year0.9average since 1950

Peak monthNovember14 of 71

StrongestF3Nov 22, 1961

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries19whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

November is the peak month, with 14 of 71 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 9:00 AM. 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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 71 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 12, 2025	EF1	1.65 mi	130 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2025	EF0	2.15 mi	50 yd	0	0
Dec 26, 2024	EF1	0.51 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 27, 2017	EF1	2.27 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 26, 2017	EF0	0.54 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 26, 2017	EF0	1.45 mi	30 yd	0	0
Feb 14, 2017	EF0	1 mi	200 yd	0	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF0	2.02 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 28, 2010	EF0	0.25 mi	25 yd	0	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.4 mi	35 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 2004	F1	4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 2004	F1	6 mi	40 yd	0	6
Apr 6, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 6, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Nov 17, 2003	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 17, 2003	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 17, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Nov 17, 2003	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	2
Nov 17, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	25 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2003	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Sep 7, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	n/a	0	0
Mar 30, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2002	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1997	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 11, 1997	F0	0.2 mi	23 yd	0	0
Aug 12, 1996	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1995	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1993	F2	0.5 mi	400 yd	0	0
Nov 21, 1992	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Nov 21, 1992	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Nov 21, 1992	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Nov 19, 1992	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Nov 19, 1992	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 19, 1992	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 7, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 4, 1991	F1	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jan 14, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 14, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 14, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jan 14, 1991	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 18, 1983	F0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jan 31, 1983	F1	5 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jan 20, 1979	F1	13.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 22, 1978	F1	19 mi	20 yd	0	0
Dec 13, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	1
Nov 8, 1977	F1	20.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1973	F1	7.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 20, 1972	F2	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 23, 1970	F2	1.5 mi	27 yd	0	0
Oct 23, 1970	F0	0.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
Oct 23, 1970	F2	1.2 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1968	F1	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1968	F1	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1968	F1	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Sep 21, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 20, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
Sep 20, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	1	1
Sep 20, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	2
Sep 20, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 19, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1966	F2	1 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1964	F2	1.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 22, 1961	F3	2 mi	200 yd	0	1
Jun 24, 1960	F1	0.6 mi	27 yd	0	0
Aug 21, 1959	F0	0.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 30, 1955	F1	1 mi	33 yd	0	5
May 23, 1955	F2	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Dec 2, 1953	F2	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	0

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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.