Tornadoes in Smith County
The Storm Prediction Center records 81 tornadoes whose paths touched Smith County, Texas between 1950 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 108. The busiest month is May, with 22 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 15 November 1987. The most recent was on 28 October 2025.
- 81tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 108injuries
- 879per 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 Smith County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 22 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 34 | 42% |
| F2 / EF2 | 22 | 27% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Smith County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 21 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Smith County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Jacksonville, Texas tornado15 November 1987, F3, 4 deaths, 81 injuries, 33 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado3 May 1958, F3, 59.2 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado28 October 2025, EF1, 4.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Smith County
- Jacksonville, Texas tornado15 November 1987, F3, 4 deaths, 81 injuries, 33 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.