Tornado History
Jim Wells Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jim Wells, Texas. The records below identify 44 tornadoes from 1956 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.6M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jim Wells, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Jim Wells, Texas with 0 deaths
1967 was the most active year with 8 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Jim Wells, Texas
Widest tornado: 650.0 yards in Jim Wells, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Sep 22, 1967
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jim Wells, 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 8 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 2014 with at least $1.9M 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 10, 1980 | F2 | Jim Wells, Texas | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| June 1, 1962 | F2 | Jim Wells, Texas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 7, 1976 | F2 | Jim Wells, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| September 22, 1967 | F2 | Jim Wells, Texas | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 27, 2014 | EF1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 2.34 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.6M |
| August 30, 1992 | F1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 27, 2014 | EF1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 5.26 mi | 650 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 20, 2005 | F1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 10 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 24, 2009 | EF1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 0.23 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 1, 1962 | F1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 0.8 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 17, 2011 | EF1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 1.93 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| September 16, 1964 | F1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 0.2 mi | 33 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.