Tornadoes in Bell County
The Storm Prediction Center records 76 tornadoes whose paths touched Bell County, Texas between 1955 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 74. The busiest month is May, with 33 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 26 May 1976. The most recent was on 23 May 2024.
- 76tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 74injuries
- 721per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Bell County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 27 | 36% |
| F1 / EF1 | 24 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 18 | 24% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 3% |
Bell County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 11 |
| Apr | 14 |
| May | 33 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Bell County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Belton, Texas tornado26 May 1976, F3, 2 deaths, 7 injuries, 2 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado21 March 2022, EF2, 34.6 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado23 May 2024, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Bell County
- Belton, Texas tornado26 May 1976, F3, 2 deaths, 7 injuries, 2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.