Tornado History
Bell Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Bell, Texas. The records below identify 71 tornadoes from 1955 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $13.8M, with 3 deaths and 74 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Bell, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 31 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Bell, Texas with 2 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (14 events)
Longest tornado: 14.84 miles in Bell, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,400.0 yards in Bell, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 27, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Bell, Texas, May is the most active month with 31 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 7 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 2024 with at least $5.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1976 | F3 | Bell, Texas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 2 | 7 | $2.5M |
| May 27, 1997 | F3 | Bell, Texas | 1.4 mi | 275 yd | 0 | 0 | $900K |
| March 14, 1990 | F3 | Bell, Texas | 9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 27, 1997 | F3 | Bell, Texas | 0.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 12, 2022 | EF3 | Bell, Texas | 13.01 mi | 770 yd | 0 | 23 | N/A |
| May 22, 2024 | EF2 | Bell, Texas | 2.78 mi | 420 yd | 0 | 30 | $5.0M |
| May 6, 1955 | F2 | Bell, Texas | 10.1 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 1 | $250K |
| August 14, 1969 | F2 | Bell, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 14, 1969 | F2 | Bell, Texas | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 7, 1975 | F2 | Bell, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 12, 1996 | F2 | Bell, Texas | 1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| April 28, 1963 | F2 | Bell, Texas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
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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.