Tornado History
Sterling Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sterling, Texas. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1955 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $60, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sterling, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Sterling, Texas with 0 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 11.4 miles in Sterling, Texas
Widest tornado: 1,056.0 yards in Sterling, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 7, 2012
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sterling, Texas, May is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2012 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 1982 with at least $60 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 22, 2024 | EF3 | Sterling, Texas | 4.79 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 14, 1989 | F2 | Sterling, Texas | 6 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 17, 2021 | EF2 | Sterling, Texas | 11.4 mi | 1056 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 19, 1972 | F1 | Sterling, Texas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 11, 1982 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 0.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 12, 1982 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 25, 1955 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 0 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 13, 1985 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 0.1 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 1999 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 22, 2000 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 22, 2000 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 2005 | F0 | Sterling, Texas | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.