Williamson County, Texas tornadoes

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73confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: October 24, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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

Total731950 to 2025

Per year1.0average since 1950

Peak monthMay24 of 73

StrongestF5May 27, 1997

Deaths29whole paths, see note

Injuries97whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 24 of 73 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 PM. 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF5

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

All 73 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Oct 24, 2022	EF1	3.86 mi	150 yd	0	0
Apr 12, 2022	EF3	16.55 mi	770 yd	0	23
Mar 21, 2022	EF2	34.62 mi	600 yd	0	0
Mar 21, 2022	EF1	9.29 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2019	EF0	0.74 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 4, 2018	EF0	0.7 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 20, 2018	EF1	5.12 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2017	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Feb 20, 2017	EF2	4.24 mi	100 yd	0	0
Feb 20, 2017	EF2	9.4 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jan 13, 2017	EF0	1.19 mi	25 yd	0	0
Mar 8, 2016	EF0	1.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 25, 2015	EF1	0.33 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 23, 2015	EF0	0.26 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 23, 2015	EF1	0.55 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 23, 2015	EF1	3.08 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 21, 2011	EF0	1.59 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 2009	EF1	2.11 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 14, 2006	F0	0.2 mi	70 yd	0	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.3 mi	400 yd	0	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 23, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Nov 15, 2001	F0	3.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 2000	F2	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 4, 1998	F1	0.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 27, 1997	F3	9.2 mi	200 yd	0	15
May 27, 1997	F5	5.1 mi	650 yd	27	12
May 27, 1997	F2	0.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 27, 1997	F2	2 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 13, 1994	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 28, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 17, 1989	F3	3 mi	1,700 yd	1	28
Dec 10, 1985	F2	5 mi	100 yd	0	2
Dec 10, 1985	F1	23 mi	100 yd	0	1
Sep 19, 1983	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1983	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 1983	F1	13 mi	60 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1982	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 1981	F1	16.9 mi	60 yd	0	4
Feb 10, 1981	F2	0.8 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 10, 1980	F0	30.7 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 7, 1980	F3	31.7 mi	100 yd	1	5
Feb 29, 1980	F1	11 mi	43 yd	0	0
Jul 28, 1978	F2	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 14, 1977	F2	41 mi	200 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 1976	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 7, 1975	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Oct 30, 1974	F2	1.8 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 21, 1972	F1	0.3 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 24, 1972	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1972	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1972	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 17, 1971	F2	31.7 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1968	F0	1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Sep 4, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	0
May 18, 1966	F1	7.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 1966	F1	1.9 mi	27 yd	0	0
May 18, 1966	F2	0.1 mi	27 yd	0	0
May 18, 1966	F1	1.9 mi	33 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1964	F2	1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Mar 10, 1963	F1	0.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 29, 1961	F1	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 2, 1958	F1	11.5 mi	440 yd	0	0
Apr 24, 1957	F3	14.7 mi	880 yd	0	1
Apr 24, 1957	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 4, 1956	F2	56.6 mi	250 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1955	F1	7.8 mi	1,760 yd	0	0
Apr 30, 1954	F3	139.9 mi	880 yd	0	6

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Sep 2, 2026	3 ENE Serenada	Not yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.