Tornado History

Marion Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marion, Texas. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1961 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.7M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes23
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries5
Property Damage$4.7M
Avg Length3.7 mi
Avg Width173 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Marion, Texas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Marion, Texas with 0 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 12.5 miles in Marion, Texas
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Marion, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 30, 1990

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Marion, Texas, May 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.

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Summary: 1990 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 8 recorded events.

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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1979 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 April 1, 19791979EF2 January 21, 20172017EF2 March 7, 20262026EF2 March 21, 20222022F2 April 27, 19611961F2 March 3, 19701970F2 May 30, 19901990F2 May 30, 19901990F2 May 30, 19901990EF1 January 21, 20172017EF1 March 2, 20232023F1 December 27, 19681968F1 April 25, 19661966F1 February 21, 19811981F1 April 1, 1988F1 November 19, 1988F1 June 7, 1989F1 February 9, 1998F1 May 7, 2003F0 April 25, 1964F0 May 7, 2003EF0 May 10, 2015EF0 May 10, 2015© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 1, 1979F2Marion, Texas7.1 mi440 yd01$2.5M
January 21, 2017EF2Marion, Texas8.75 mi800 yd01$800K
March 7, 2026EF2Marion, Texas3.02 mi233 yd02$500K
March 21, 2022EF2Marion, Texas2.9 mi350 yd01$350K
April 27, 1961F2Marion, Texas2 mi33 yd00$250K
March 3, 1970F2Marion, Texas0.2 mi50 yd00$250
May 30, 1990F2Marion, Texas2 mi100 yd00N/A
May 30, 1990F2Marion, Texas0.2 mi10 yd00N/A
May 30, 1990F2Marion, Texas0.2 mi10 yd00N/A
January 21, 2017EF1Marion, Texas0.81 mi100 yd00$250K
March 2, 2023EF1Marion, Texas3.25 mi400 yd00$25K
December 27, 1968F1Marion, Texas0.1 mi150 yd00$2K
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Source And Limits

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.

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