Tornado History
McCulloch Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on McCulloch, Texas. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1955 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $783K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for McCulloch, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in McCulloch, Texas with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 7.7 miles in McCulloch, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in McCulloch, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 16, 1982
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In McCulloch, Texas, May 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: 2007 was the most active year with 3 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 1976 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1976 | F3 | McCulloch, Texas | 3.6 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 12, 1999 | F2 | McCulloch, Texas | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 30, 1971 | F2 | McCulloch, Texas | 3.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 14, 1989 | F2 | McCulloch, Texas | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 15, 2017 | EF2 | McCulloch, Texas | 1.99 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 20, 1973 | F1 | McCulloch, Texas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 17, 1988 | F1 | McCulloch, Texas | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 17, 1966 | F1 | McCulloch, Texas | 7.7 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 15, 1981 | F1 | McCulloch, Texas | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 8, 2016 | EF1 | McCulloch, Texas | 0.58 mi | 185 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 12, 2020 | EF1 | McCulloch, Texas | 5.12 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 15, 2024 | EF1 | McCulloch, Texas | 0.02 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.