Tornado History
McLennan Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on McLennan, Texas. The records below identify 66 tornadoes from 1952 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $53.9M, with 114 deaths and 612 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for McLennan, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 17 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in McLennan, Texas with 114 deaths
1972 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (19 events)
Longest tornado: 24 miles in McLennan, Texas
Widest tornado: 583.0 yards in McLennan, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Apr 26, 2024
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In McLennan, Texas, April is the most active month with 17 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1972 was the most active year with 5 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 1953 with at least $25.0M 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 11, 1953 | F5 | McLennan, Texas | 20.9 mi | 583 yd | 114 | 597 | $25.0M |
| May 6, 1973 | F5 | McLennan, Texas | 10.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 21, 1952 | F4 | McLennan, Texas | 2.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 10, 1973 | F4 | McLennan, Texas | 7.9 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 | N/A |
| May 27, 1997 | F3 | McLennan, Texas | 3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| October 13, 1981 | F2 | McLennan, Texas | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 4 | $25.0M |
| October 12, 2001 | F2 | McLennan, Texas | 6.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| February 21, 1971 | F2 | McLennan, Texas | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 21, 1972 | F2 | McLennan, Texas | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| March 1, 1973 | F2 | McLennan, Texas | 8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 26, 2024 | EF2 | McLennan, Texas | 3.68 mi | 165 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| October 12, 2001 | F2 | McLennan, Texas | 4.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.