Chambers County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
33
Tornado reports
53
Hail reports
49
Floods since 1996
279
All events
7
Deaths
$394.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Chambers County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 30 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The local fire department initially reported that a car near Smith Point was thrown by a tornado. The survey team found evidence of long track tornado from just east of Smith Point through the Chambers/Jefferson County border. Multiple spots of EF2 damage were found with snapped …
A lightning strike from an anvil cloud after a thunderstorm moved through their location struck two people on a boat near the Texas 124 bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway in Chambers County. One victim was killed and the other was injured.
Deaths were all associated with the evacuation for Hurricane Rita, both before and after Rita's arrival. Rita made landfall just east of the Texas/Louisiana border early Saturday morning, September 24th.
Lightning struck and killed 27 year old man.
Numerous roads in Winnie and Hankamer areas closed. Numerous structures flooded.
Storm tide pushed water 15 miles inland from East Bay and nearly 20 miles inland from the Gulf which overtopped the barrier island Bolivar Peninsula. Debris piles from destroyed structures on the Bolivar were found over interior Chambers County. Water marks suggest maximum storm …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported flash flooding on the east side of Houston near Mount Belvieu.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reported of snowfall were received from chambers county. Precipitation began on the evening on the 20th as a local fire department reported snow flurries in Anahuac. Precipitation rates increased overnight, then diminished during the late morning. Reports from the public…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet Station HILT2 Anahuac measured a 78 MPH wind gust associated with a storm that produced a tornado in Chambers country.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at mesonet station CBHT2 1710 Cedar Bayou at SH 99.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds from the derecho damaged the roof of Chambers County EMS. Time was estimated based on radar data.
Hail Hail
Egg sized hail was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread flooding was reported along multiple roadways across Mont Belvieu.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads were flooded and multiple vehicles were disabled near the TX 124 and Broadway Avenue area of Winnie.
Drought Drought
To start the month of October most of the region was in Extreme or D3 drought with other locations in Severe or D2. By the end of the month drought was mostly in the D2 range.
Heat Heat
A heat wave gripped much of Southeast Texas in early September with at least advisory level conditions experienced for several days between September 5th and September 9th.
Drought Drought
The county was in Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought for entire month of September due a long duration lack of rainfall and a very hot, dry period.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others. This episode includes the first of two stretches of warning level conditions, mainly between 8/23 and 8/26.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others.
Drought Drought
With a lack of rainfall and constant extreme heat throughout the month of July, the U.S. Drought Monitor classification was increased to Severe Drought (D2) on July 25. This resulted in the institution of burn bans across large portions of SE TX.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather, within a long period of at least Heat Advisory conditions. In StormData periods of conditions reaching Excessive Heat Warning levels are recorded.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. In StormData periods of warning levels are recorded.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This short-lived EF0 tornado produced damage to some trees the the Cove area.
Drought Drought
Severe to exceptional drought continued through most the month of August but with some relief late in the month..
Drought Drought
Continued dry conditions led to continuing severe to extreme drought over portions of Southeast Texas.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought continued and intensified for coastal counties of SE Texas through the month of June.
Drought Drought
Severe to Extreme Drought continued through the month of May.
Drought Drought
Due to prolonged dry period, severe drought began over southern portions of Southeast Texas.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
There was a video showing a funnel cloud.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was minor damage to a school building. Trees and fences were down in the area.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hurricane Nicholas produced tropical storm force sustained winds and gusts. The storm also produced minor storm surge flooding and beach erosion.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Hurricane Delta produced sustained tropical storm force winds across coastal areas including Chambers County. At Anahuac station HILT2 max sustained winds were 44 mph with maximum wind gust of 63 mph.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was sighted.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was sighted to the north of Beach City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads flooded and closed, unsafe for travel including most north and east of CR 1410 and Interstate 10. I10 feeder road closed due to flooding near SH 124.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Riceland Medical Center taking on water, evacuated. Six patients and staff.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 61 under Interstate 10 flooded.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down and caused damage within the Lanai Subdivision along Interstate 10 between FM 3180 and FM 565. Several homes sustained minor roof damage and numerous trees were uprooted. There were some snapped trees and power lines. One large trailer was overturned.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped large softwood trees a few feet from their trunks. One to three inch diameter branches were broken off. There was minor home damage.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was sighted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to a hangar at the Winnie-Stowell Airport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sections of Interstate 10 west of Winnie were inundated and closed due to high flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding occurred over Texas Roads 61 and 65 just east of Anahuac.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sections of Interstate 10 across Chambers County were closed due to flood water inundation.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sections of FM 1724 south of I-10 were closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Parts of FM 562 south of Anahuac were closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sections of I-10, FM 565 at I-10 and SH 146 at Cherry Point Drive were all flooded and therefore closed across the county. Major lowland flooding occurred along the Trinity River. Extensive flooding was observed in the Milam Bend subdivision (Baytown) along Cedar Bayou.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 | 23 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 11 | 3 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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