Tornado History
Jackson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jackson, Texas. The records below identify 43 tornadoes from 1959 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.2M, with 0 deaths and 11 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jackson, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Jackson, Texas with 0 deaths
1967 was the most active year with 11 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (14 events)
Longest tornado: 15.3 miles in Jackson, Texas
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Jackson, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 10 on Sep 20, 1967
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jackson, Texas, September is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1967 was the most active year with 11 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 1991 with at least $278K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 1961 | F3 | Jackson, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| February 9, 1966 | F3 | Jackson, Texas | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 20, 1967 | F3 | Jackson, Texas | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | N/A |
| December 24, 1975 | F3 | Jackson, Texas | 1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 1, 1991 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 7, 1972 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 7, 1976 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 15.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 22, 1978 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 21, 1980 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 21, 1980 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 6, 1992 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 1961 | F1 | Jackson, Texas | 0.4 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.