Tornado History
Matagorda Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Matagorda, Texas. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1954 through 2017, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.8M, with 4 deaths and 31 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Matagorda, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Matagorda, Texas with 4 deaths
1967 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 7.4 miles in Matagorda, Texas
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Matagorda, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Sep 20, 1967
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Matagorda, Texas, September is the most active month with 11 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 4 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 1969 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1969 | F3 | Matagorda, Texas | 2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 13 | $2.5M |
| September 20, 1967 | F3 | Matagorda, Texas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 4 | 7 | $25K |
| May 18, 1955 | F2 | Matagorda, Texas | 2.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 11, 1961 | F2 | Matagorda, Texas | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 14, 2017 | EF1 | Matagorda, Texas | 1.72 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 6 | $900K |
| August 25, 2017 | EF1 | Matagorda, Texas | 2.18 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 17, 1992 | F1 | Matagorda, Texas | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 15, 2003 | F1 | Matagorda, Texas | 0.3 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| April 15, 1954 | F1 | Matagorda, Texas | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 17, 1962 | F1 | Matagorda, Texas | 0.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 20, 1972 | F1 | Matagorda, Texas | 0.1 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 20, 1972 | F1 | Matagorda, Texas | 0.1 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.