Pasadena, TX tornado history
85 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of the center of Pasadena, TX from 1950 through 2025, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, the most of the 534 Texas cities with a tornado on record. 8 were rated F3/EF3 or stronger by the National Weather Service. The most recent was on January 24, 2023 (EF3, 23.3-mile path); the strongest, on November 21, 1992, was rated F4. The deadliest, on October 28, 1974, killed 1 along its path.
Dashed circle: 10 miles from the city's Census center point. A tornado counts when its recorded path passes inside the circle. Paths run straight from start to end point, as SPC records them.
Source: National Storms (nationalstorms.com), CC BY 4.0, data from NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports.
Every tornado within 10 miles of the center of Pasadena, TX
| Date | Rating | Path length | Deaths / injuries | Started in | Closest to center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF3 | 23.3 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 0.6 mi |
| May 27, 2020 | EF0 | 1.8 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 2.6 mi |
| Apr 7, 2019 | EF1 | 0.7 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 3.0 mi |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | 0.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.6 mi |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF1 | 2.7 mi | 0 / 2 | Harris County, TX | 7.6 mi |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF0 | 2.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.6 mi |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF1 | 0.4 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.8 mi |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 4.8 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 2.6 mi |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 4.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 7.5 mi |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF0 | 0.8 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 3.6 mi |
| Jan 25, 2012 | EF0 | 0.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 10.0 mi |
| Jun 3, 2009 | EF0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 9.9 mi |
| Nov 22, 2004 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.3 mi |
| Nov 17, 2004 | F0 | 0.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.3 mi |
| Nov 17, 2003 | F1 | 1.5 mi | 0 / 3 | Harris County, TX | 7.5 mi |
| Nov 17, 2003 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 8.9 mi |
| Nov 17, 2003 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 3.6 mi |
| Nov 17, 2003 | F2 | 0.7 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.9 mi |
| Oct 8, 2003 | F0 | 3.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Dec 30, 2002 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 8.2 mi |
| Mar 30, 2002 | F3 | 0.7 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 8.2 mi |
| Oct 11, 2001 | F0 | 0.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Oct 11, 2001 | F2 | 3.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.3 mi |
| Nov 23, 2000 | F1 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.3 mi |
| Sep 10, 1998 | F1 | 0.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Feb 10, 1998 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.5 mi |
| Feb 10, 1998 | F1 | 4.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.5 mi |
| Feb 10, 1998 | F1 | 3.0 mi | 0 / 4 | Harris County, TX | 7.5 mi |
| Jan 27, 1997 | F0 | 0.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.5 mi |
| Jan 27, 1997 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 10.0 mi |
| Jan 27, 1997 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 3.6 mi |
| Jan 27, 1997 | F1 | 1.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.3 mi |
| Apr 20, 1995 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Jun 26, 1993 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 9.7 mi |
| Feb 25, 1993 | F0 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Feb 25, 1993 | F0 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 9.7 mi |
| Nov 21, 1992 | F4 | 30.0 mi | 0 / 16 | Harris County, TX | 9.2 mi |
| Nov 21, 1992 | F1 | 2.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 8.1 mi |
| Jun 1, 1992 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 2 | Harris County, TX | 8.8 mi |
| May 28, 1992 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.8 mi |
| Oct 15, 1989 | F0 | 0.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.5 mi |
| Nov 16, 1987 | F1 | 15.0 mi | 0 / 4 | Galveston County, TX | 9.4 mi |
| Dec 31, 1984 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 5.3 mi |
| Dec 31, 1984 | F2 | 4.0 mi | 0 / 53 | Harris County, TX | 1.1 mi |
| Oct 21, 1984 | F1 | 5.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.1 mi |
| Feb 12, 1984 | F0 | 0.3 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Aug 18, 1983 | F0 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.4 mi |
| Aug 17, 1983 | F0 | 0.3 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 3.4 mi |
| Aug 17, 1983 | F0 | 0.3 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 9.7 mi |
| Aug 17, 1983 | F0 | 0.3 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Aug 17, 1983 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 8.7 mi |
| Aug 17, 1983 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 5.5 mi |
| Feb 9, 1983 | F2 | 8.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 9.7 mi |
| Feb 9, 1983 | F1 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.8 mi |
| Feb 9, 1983 | F1 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Jun 26, 1982 | F1 | 0.3 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Oct 11, 1981 | F1 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 1 | Harris County, TX | 6.2 mi |
| May 3, 1981 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 8.7 mi |
| Apr 23, 1981 | F1 | 0.2 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 9.8 mi |
| Sep 8, 1980 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 6.0 mi |
| Jul 12, 1979 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 3.6 mi |
| May 7, 1976 | F1 | 13.1 mi | 0 / 1 | Harris County, TX | 0.9 mi |
| Mar 8, 1976 | F3 | 12.7 mi | 0 / 18 | Brazoria County, TX | 9.8 mi |
| Nov 1, 1974 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.6 mi |
| Oct 31, 1974 | F2 | 4.3 mi | 0 / 1 | Harris County, TX | 5.2 mi |
| Oct 31, 1974 | F2 | 1.9 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 2.4 mi |
| Oct 28, 1974 | F3 | 3.3 mi | 1 / 7 | Harris County, TX | 8.5 mi |
| Jun 12, 1973 | F1 | 7.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 5.0 mi |
| Jun 12, 1973 | F1 | 2.7 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 6.0 mi |
| Mar 23, 1973 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Chambers County, TX | 9.8 mi |
| Aug 14, 1972 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Galveston County, TX | 9.8 mi |
| Jun 16, 1972 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 4.0 mi |
| May 11, 1972 | F1 | 4.5 mi | 0 / 7 | Harris County, TX | 2.4 mi |
| Jan 1, 1972 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Galveston County, TX | 9.1 mi |
| Mar 9, 1971 | F2 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 4 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Feb 1, 1970 | F1 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.9 mi |
| Sep 8, 1969 | F3 | 0.8 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 5.2 mi |
| Dec 2, 1967 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 8.9 mi |
| Feb 9, 1965 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 8.7 mi |
| Apr 17, 1964 | F2 | 21.9 mi | 1 / 2 | Harris County, TX | 3.6 mi |
| Jun 12, 1962 | F1 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 7.6 mi |
| Sep 11, 1961 | F3 | 1.0 mi | 0 / 22 | Harris County, TX | 8.0 mi |
| Mar 31, 1959 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 0 / 0 | Harris County, TX | 9.4 mi |
| Feb 11, 1950 | F3 | 12.0 mi | 1 / 12 | Harris County, TX | 6.2 mi |
| Feb 11, 1950 | F2 | 9.9 mi | 0 / 0 | Brazoria County, TX | 9.4 mi |
More: Harris County tornadoes · Texas tornado history · Pasadena hail history · Texas damaging wind
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) Severe Weather Database (SVRGIS) tornado file, 1950–2025, and SPC preliminary storm reports for 2026 (data through November 6, 2026). Ratings are the ones the National Weather Service assigned: Fujita (F) scale before Feb 1, 2007, Enhanced Fujita (EF) after. Paths are drawn as straight lines from the start to the end point SPC records; real paths curve. City and county boundaries: US Census Bureau.
NWS Damage Survey Paths Near Pasadena
The National Weather Service mapped the path of 9 tornadoes within 10 miles of Pasadena in damage surveys (1 EF3, 2 EF2, 3 EF1, 3 EF0). On the map, those paths follow the survey, colored by the EF rating of each stretch, instead of a straight line from start to end.
| Date | Rating | Peak wind | Path length | Max width | Deaths / injuries | On the ground | Surveyed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF3 | 140 mph | 23.7 mi | 1,000 yd | 0 / 0 | 20:15–20:40 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Apr 7, 2019 | EF1 | 90 mph | 0.7 mi | 30 yd | 0 / 0 | 17:42–17:44 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF1 | 105 mph | 2.7 mi | 250 yd | 0 / 2 | 20:03–20:06 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF1 | 110 mph | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 / 0 | 19:55–19:58 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF0 | 80 mph | 2.0 mi | 200 yd | 0 / 0 | 20:00–20:03 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF0 | 75 mph | 0.6 mi | 40 yd | 0 / 0 | 10:40–10:40 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 125 mph | 4.9 mi | 150 yd | 0 / 0 | 10:40–10:55 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF0 | 85 mph | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 / 0 | 10:45 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
| Oct 30, 2015 | EF2 | 115 mph | 2.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 / 0 | 10:20–10:37 UTC | NWS Houston/Galveston |
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Damage Assessment Toolkit (DAT): the tornado paths and EF-rating zones NWS survey teams mapped after each storm. Survey data are preliminary and can be revised; NOAA's official record is Storm Data (NCEI). Paths are simplified to about 30 m. Times are when the tornado was on the ground, in UTC.