Grimes 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.
15
Tornado reports
55
Hail reports
49
Floods since 1996
253
All events
2
Deaths
$74.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Grimes County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
A 21 year old male was struck by lightning while riding a horse. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Two horses in a nearby pasture were also killed by a lightning strike.
Slow moving Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and flooding to portions of Brazos, Burleson, Austin, Grimes, Washington and Madison Counties. Moderate to major lowland flooding occurred along rivers and numerous creeks and tributaries. This includes the Brazos at San Felip…
The fire was ignited during a period of high winds and dry relative humidity, and burned around 18960 acres. Twenty-three structures were damaged and 76 were destroyed.
Hurricane Ike produced tropical storm force winds in the county. Moderate wind damage with trees and limbs down. Shingle damage to roofs.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
EF-0 tornado touched down south of Anderson producing tree and structural damage starting from CR406 traveling along Holland Creek toward FM 2819, CR 222, FM 2562, FM 1486, and CR232B. One home had all windows broken and a French door sucked out of the back of the home. Another h…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained storm spotter measured a 60 mph wind gusts from their personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported a large tree down over the roadway on highway 30 and FM2620 in Shiro.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mixture of snow and sleet was reported across portions of Grimes on the night of the 20th by the public. By around 10 PM, Texas Department of Transportation reported patches of snow and ice on bridges and overpasses along Highway 6 in Navasota. Precipitation rates increased ove…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on multiple roads, including CR 109, FM 149, FM 390, and Highway 30.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 1696 to the west of Bedias was made impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 2620 southeast of Bedias was impassable due to flash flooding.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Storm survey found EF1 tornado damage along a path across portions of northern Grimes and southern Madison counties, generally parallel and to the west of SH 90 between Bedias and Madisonville. Damage included trees downed and uprooted, and there was also some roof damage to …
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained spotter observed a funnel cloud east of FM1486 near Richards.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 1486 was closed near Garretts Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 3090 was closed near Rocky Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 1774 was closed near Caney Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 362 was closed near Beason Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding on Blackshear Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cedar Creek Bridge near Victoria Avenue became impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 2819 was closed.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind gusts blew the metal roof off of a building in Navasota. Time of occurrence was estimated based on radar.
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
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm wind gusts resulted in several downed trees in the Iola area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 knot wind gust was measured at Mesonet Site EW4261.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many instances of trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts were reported to Grimes County law enforcement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed across the Shiro area along Highway 30, County Road 234, and County Road 229.
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 drought developed for many inland counties of Southeast Texas during the month of June.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong thunderstorm wind gusts near SH-90 and FM 141 near Bedias.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong thunderstorm wind gusts near FM 244 and SH-30.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed across Highway 90 north of Bedias.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Floodwaters covered roads around the intersection of FM1774 and County Road 302.
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
Three to five inches of sleet and snow fell across the county with the highest amounts northern sections.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to six inches of snow fell over northern portions of the county with a mixture of snow and sleet in the southern part leading to 2 to 3 inches of accumulation.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail (some disc shaped) was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in Whitehall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in Whitehall.
Hail Hail
Lime to hen egg sized hail damaged an antenna and left small dings on a car in Plantersville.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 3 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
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