Tornadoes in Knox County
The Storm Prediction Center records 32 tornadoes whose paths touched Knox County, Texas between 1953 and 2025. They killed 17 people and injured 26. The busiest month is May, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 13 March 1953. The most recent was on 8 June 2025.
- 32tornadoes
- 17deaths
- 26injuries
- 376per 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 Knox County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 22% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Knox 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 | 8 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Knox County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Rochester, Texas tornado13 March 1953, F4, 17 deaths, 25 injuries, 13.9 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado19 May 1955, F1, 31.7 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado8 June 2025, Unknown rating, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Knox County
- Rochester, Texas tornado13 March 1953, F4, 17 deaths, 25 injuries, 13.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.