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Tornado History
Jim Wells Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jim Wells, Texas. The records below identify 35 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.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Jim Wells, Texas with 0 deaths
1962 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 10 miles in Jim Wells, Texas
Widest tornado: 650.0 yards in Jim Wells, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 1, 1962
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jim Wells, Texas, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1962 was the most active year with 6 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
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 |
| 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 |
| August 11, 1967 | F1 | Jim Wells, Texas | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.