Tornado History
Fort Bend Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fort Bend, Texas. The records below identify 58 tornadoes from 1950 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $15.1M, with 1 deaths and 17 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fort Bend, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Fort Bend, Texas with 1 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (18 events)
Longest tornado: 18.9 miles in Fort Bend, Texas
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Fort Bend, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Feb 14, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fort Bend, Texas, February is the most active month with 9 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 9 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 $5.7M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 1965 | F3 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.2 mi | 150 yd | 1 | 3 | $25K |
| September 13, 1974 | F3 | Fort Bend, Texas | 3.6 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 2 | N/A |
| February 14, 2017 | EF2 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.68 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| November 17, 2003 | F2 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| May 9, 1981 | F2 | Fort Bend, Texas | 3.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 16, 1998 | F1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 1.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 4 | $3.7M |
| November 21, 1992 | F1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| August 26, 2017 | EF1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 5.78 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| October 23, 1997 | F1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 3 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.1M |
| August 26, 2017 | EF1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.32 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $800K |
| January 9, 2012 | EF1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.52 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| August 25, 2017 | EF1 | Fort Bend, Texas | 0.67 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
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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.