Tornado History
Katy Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Katy, Texas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 2000 through 2017. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is August 26, 2017, and minimum reported property damage totals $1.8M.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Katy, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Katy, Texas with 0 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 7.23 miles in Katy, Texas
Widest tornado: 50.0 yards in Katy, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 26, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Katy, Texas, August is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 4 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 2017 with at least $1.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2017 | EF1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.32 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $800K |
| August 26, 2017 | EF1 | Waller, Texas | 0.58 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| November 24, 2000 | F1 | Harris, Texas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| August 26, 2017 | EF1 | Waller, Texas | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 21, 2017 | EF0 | Waller, Texas | 7.23 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| December 14, 2005 | F0 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.