Tornadoes in Galveston County
The Storm Prediction Center records 135 tornadoes whose paths touched Galveston County, Texas between 1950 and 2024. They killed 9 people and injured 261. The busiest month is August, with 19 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 12 September 1961. The most recent was on 28 December 2024.
- 135tornadoes
- 9deaths
- 261injuries
- 3,559per 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 Galveston County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 78 | 58% |
| F1 / EF1 | 39 | 29% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Galveston County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 8 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 18 |
| Jun | 14 |
| Jul | 13 |
| Aug | 19 |
| Sep | 12 |
| Oct | 17 |
| Nov | 10 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Galveston County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Tiki Island, Texas tornado12 September 1961, F4, 8 deaths, 200 injuries, 1 mile long
- Longest path: Texas tornado28 October 1974, F2, 20.5 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado28 December 2024, EF1, 7.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Galveston County
- Tiki Island, Texas tornado12 September 1961, F4, 8 deaths, 200 injuries, 1 mile long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.