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May 11, 1953 – Amid a larger outbreak, three tornadoes touched down across the state, including an F5 that struck Waco in McLennan County, killing 114 people and injuring 597 others. This made it the deadliest tornado in state history, along with the 1902 Goliad tornado. Across Waco, the tornado damaged or destroyed more than 1,600 buildings. [6]
Since 1950, there have been more than 9,700 tornadoes in Texas, killing hundreds and leaving behind billions of dollars worth of damage. On March 21, 2022, a tornado tore through Round Rock ...
This article's lead section may be too long. Please read the length guidelines and help move details into the article's body. (August 2024) Tornadoes in the United States 1950-2019 A tornado strikes near Anadarko, Oklahoma. This was part of the 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak on May 3, 1999. Tornadoes are more common in the United States than in any other country or state. The United States ...
According to the National Weather Service, Texas averages 137 tornadoes each year, the most of any state in the country.
Between December 28–29, 2024, a late season tornado outbreak affected the Deep South.Multiple tornadoes caused severe damage in the Greater Houston area and in Port Arthur, Texas while additional tornadoes caused damage in other states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
At least 44 tornadoes were reported across seven states, with major damage reported in Texas and Mississippi. One fatality was reported in Brazoria County, Texas, south of Houston on Saturday.
List of United States tornado outbreaks – 1980–1989 Outbreak Dates Region Tornadoes Casualties Notes April 1980 Central United States tornado outbreak: April 7–8, 1980: Central United States: 59: 3 fatalities: Many strong tornadoes touched down, including an F3 that struck Round Rock, Texas, killing 1. (31 significant, 2 killer) 1980 ...
10. The Jarrell Tornado, May 27, 1997. This is the last known confirmed F5 tornado in Texas. Twenty-seven people died and 12 people were injured in the storm along with hundreds of cattle.