Colorado County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
32
Tornado reports
83
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
277
All events
1
Deaths
$32.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Colorado County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 32 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
The tornado touched down near a railroad track producing a small area of EF-2 damage when boxcars of a parked train were overturned. The tornado tracked toward the north northeast across a cemetery. Extensive tree damage occurred with numerous large trees snapped and debris depos…
Numerous roads and bridges were closed and water rescues were performed due to flooding across northern portions of the county. The FM 109 bridge over Cummings Creek, just north of Brunes Mill Road north of Columbus, was completely washed out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS Station K66R Columbus measured a 63 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
An emergency manager reported golf ball size hail in Weimar.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported 1 inch hail in Columbus.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A member of the public initially reported sleet just south of Weimar along FM 155 via mPING during the evening of the 20th. Precipitation rates increased overnight, becoming predominantly snow during the early morning hours of the 21st, then diminished during the late morning. Co…
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported hail up to nickel size north of Columbus.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over FM 1291 at Cummins Creek as a result of excessive runoff.
Hail Hail
Hail up to quarter sized was observed south of Rock Island.
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.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed.
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.
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
Another stretch of warning level heat overspread the area with heat indices near 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. In StormData periods of warning levels are recorded.
Hail Hail
There was quarter sized hail on the west side of Eagle Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage on NW side of Eagle Lake surveyed by emergency manager. Several areas of tree and metal roof damage found along a fairly broad path. Damage and radar consistent with straight line wind damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Low water crossings flooded along 169, FM 2761. Road closed.
Drought Drought
Severe to exceptional drought continued through the month of August.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight-line winds produced widespread tree damage along the 4900 Block of FM 102 near Eagle Lake.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ice on Bridges around Columbus and Weimar.
Flood Flood
Interstate 10 was closed between mile markers 712 and 716 due to floodwaters making the road impassable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong wind gusts near FM 532.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong wind gusts along CR-106 to the northwest of Rock Island.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Period of freezing rain with a measured 2 tenths of an inch ice accretion on branches. Some areas likely quarter inch or greater.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitter cold air and wind overspread SE Texas behind and Arctic front on Valentines Day with wind chill indices below zero for much the period from Sunday night to Tuesday morning. Increased power demand, wind and ice led to widespread power outages. Bursting pipes caused many to …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Intermittent freezing drizzle first then a more steady period of sleet and snow. Two to 4 inches of sleet and snow accumulated around the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was high water reported on FM 950 in Garwood.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in and around the Garwood and Nada areas, including FM 333.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to a structure and also to a line of trees near South McCarty Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near the Walnut Street and Travis Street intersection.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A semi truck and travel trailer were overturned near the westbound Interstate 10 area of Alleytown and Columbus. A mobile home was blown over, and there were also multiple trees blown down.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An apartment complex flooded and this required an evacuation.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pole barn was severely damaged by thunderstorm winds.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A video was taken of a tornado crossing a rice field. No damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
There were multiple video accounts of a well-formed tornado moving through a field a few miles southeast of Eagle Lake.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding closed sections of FM 949 just off of Interstate 10.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Parts of FM 109 were blocked by downed trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barns, a porch and some trees were damaged near CR 111.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed large tree limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees east of Weimar.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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