Tornadoes in Jefferson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 116 tornadoes whose paths touched Jefferson County, Texas between 1956 and 2024. They killed 5 people and injured 225. The busiest month is June, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 7 November 1957. The most recent was on 28 December 2024.
- 116tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 225injuries
- 1,323per 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 Jefferson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 48 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 35 | 30% |
| F2 / EF2 | 24 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 8 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Jefferson 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 | 11 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 13 |
| Jun | 16 |
| Jul | 16 |
| Aug | 9 |
| Sep | 8 |
| Oct | 15 |
| Nov | 10 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Jefferson County
- Deadliest: Port Arthur, Texas tornado7 November 1957, F3, 2 deaths, 59 injuries, 3.6 miles long
- Strongest: Port Arthur, Texas tornado7 November 1957, F4, 1 death, 81 injuries, 12.9 miles long
- Longest path and Most recent: Texas tornado28 December 2024, EF3, 2 injuries, 67.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jefferson County
- Port Arthur, Texas tornado7 November 1957, F3, 2 deaths, 59 injuries, 3.6 miles long
- Port Arthur, Texas tornado7 November 1957, F4, 1 death, 81 injuries, 12.9 miles long
- Stowell, Texas tornado28 October 1974, F3, 1 death, 9.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.