Tornado History
Wise Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wise, Texas. The records below identify 66 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10.2M, with 3 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Wise, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 22 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Wise, Texas with 2 deaths
2015 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 9.71 miles in Wise, Texas
Widest tornado: 650.0 yards in Wise, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 19, 2015
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wise, Texas, May is the most active month with 22 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2015 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 2026 with at least $5.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 1957 | F3 | Wise, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| April 25, 2026 | EF2 | Wise, Texas | 1.41 mi | 650 yd | 1 | 6 | $5.0M |
| October 12, 2001 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 9 mi | 590 yd | 0 | 1 | $750K |
| May 29, 1975 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 12, 2001 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 2.5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $200K |
| April 13, 1996 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 0.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 12, 1965 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 24, 1973 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 30, 1979 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 25, 1990 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 25, 1990 | F2 | Wise, Texas | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 13, 2022 | EF2 | Wise, Texas | 9.71 mi | 370 yd | 0 | 2 | 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.