Tornado History
Henderson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Henderson, Texas. The records below identify 37 tornadoes from 1952 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.6M, with 0 deaths and 25 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Henderson, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Henderson, Texas with 0 deaths
1981 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 25.1 miles in Henderson, Texas
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Henderson, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 22, 1972
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Henderson, Texas, May is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1981 was the most active year with 5 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 2022 with at least $3.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 1959 | F3 | Henderson, Texas | 25.1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| May 9, 1981 | F3 | Henderson, Texas | 5.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 2, 1954 | F3 | Henderson, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 4 | N/A |
| February 23, 1979 | F3 | Henderson, Texas | 3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 4, 2022 | EF2 | Henderson, Texas | 15.05 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.0M |
| April 29, 2017 | EF2 | Henderson, Texas | 7.82 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 5 | $500K |
| April 29, 2017 | EF2 | Henderson, Texas | 8.15 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 | $300K |
| April 23, 1966 | F2 | Henderson, Texas | 0 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 22, 1972 | F2 | Henderson, Texas | 1.3 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| January 20, 2010 | EF2 | Henderson, Texas | 0.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| April 11, 1979 | F2 | Henderson, Texas | 10 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 22, 1972 | F2 | Henderson, Texas | 1.3 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
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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.