Tornadoes in Orange County
The Storm Prediction Center records 41 tornadoes whose paths touched Orange County, Texas between 1952 and 2023. They killed 1 person and injured 104. The busiest month is July, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 7 November 1957. The most recent was on 24 January 2023.
- 41tornadoes
- 1death
- 104injuries
- 1,228per 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 Orange County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 34% |
| F1 / EF1 | 20 | 49% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Orange County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 7 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Orange County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Port Arthur, Texas tornado7 November 1957, F4, 1 death, 81 injuries, 12.9 miles long
- Longest path and Most recent: Texas tornado24 January 2023, EF2, 2 injuries, 25.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Orange County
- Port Arthur, Texas tornado7 November 1957, F4, 1 death, 81 injuries, 12.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.