Tornadoes in Newton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 39 tornadoes whose paths touched Newton County, Texas between 1954 and 2022. They killed 2 people and injured 22. The busiest month is April, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 2 March 1999. The most recent was on 30 March 2022.
- 39tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 22injuries
- 418per 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 Newton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 28% |
| F1 / EF1 | 18 | 46% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Newton County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Newton County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Jasper, Texas tornado2 March 1999, F3, 1 death, 6 injuries, 12 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado22 April 2020, EF2, 36.4 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado30 March 2022, EF1, 1.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Newton County
- Jasper, Texas tornado2 March 1999, F3, 1 death, 6 injuries, 12 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.