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Tornado History
Dayton Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Dayton, Texas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 8 matching records from 1993 through 2022. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is January 8, 2022, and minimum reported property damage totals $278K.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Dayton, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
November is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Dayton, Texas with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 2 miles in Dayton, Texas
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Dayton, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 16, 1993
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Dayton, Texas, November is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2002 with at least $185K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2002 | F1 | Liberty, Texas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $185K |
| October 12, 2001 | F0 | Liberty, Texas | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| May 19, 2000 | F0 | Liberty, Texas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 26, 2001 | F0 | Liberty, Texas | 0.2 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| May 30, 1994 | F0 | Matagorda, Texas | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| July 7, 2004 | F0 | Liberty, Texas | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K |
| November 16, 1993 | F0 | Liberty, Texas | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 8, 2022 | EF0 | Liberty, Texas | 0.14 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.