Tornado History
Newton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Newton, Texas. The records below identify 33 tornadoes from 1954 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.6M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Newton, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Newton, Texas with 0 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 18.99 miles in Newton, Texas
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Newton, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Nov 23, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Newton, Texas, April is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 7 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 2003 with at least $1.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 1999 | F3 | Newton, Texas | 3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| November 17, 2003 | F2 | Newton, Texas | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| October 27, 2021 | EF2 | Newton, Texas | 1.95 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $850K |
| November 23, 2004 | F2 | Newton, Texas | 9 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 22, 2020 | EF2 | Newton, Texas | 18.99 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| December 23, 2020 | EF2 | Newton, Texas | 1.23 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $70K |
| April 9, 1961 | F2 | Newton, Texas | 0.8 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 15, 1954 | F2 | Newton, Texas | 1.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| November 23, 2004 | F1 | Newton, Texas | 10 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 2, 2012 | EF1 | Newton, Texas | 1.77 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| March 30, 2022 | EF1 | Newton, Texas | 1.92 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| November 23, 2004 | F1 | Newton, Texas | 3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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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.