Tornadoes in Cherokee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Cherokee County, Texas between 1953 and 2025. They killed 6 people and injured 114. The busiest month is April, with 18 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 15 November 1987. The most recent was on 20 November 2025.
- 51tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 114injuries
- 484per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Cherokee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 18% |
| F1 / EF1 | 20 | 39% |
| F2 / EF2 | 16 | 31% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 12% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cherokee County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Cherokee County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Jacksonville, Texas tornado15 November 1987, F3, 4 deaths, 81 injuries, 33 miles long
- Longest path: Kennard, Texas tornado13 April 2019, EF3, 2 deaths, 20 injuries, 41.1 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado20 November 2025, EF1, 0.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cherokee County
- Jacksonville, Texas tornado15 November 1987, F3, 4 deaths, 81 injuries, 33 miles long
- Kennard, Texas tornado13 April 2019, EF3, 2 deaths, 20 injuries, 41.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.