Montgomery 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.
54
Tornado reports
167
Hail reports
79
Floods since 1996
639
All events
32
Deaths
$7.7B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montgomery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 53 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 storm spotter initially reported extensive damage from a tornado along FM 1485. They reported mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed in the area. A brick home had its roof completely removed. They also reported that the east Montgomery Fire Department was hit, with its …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Lingering floodwaters remained after heavy rainfall, along with some reports of wrecks and high water in spots. The most significant report came from local broadcast news station. They reported that first responders received a call around 6pm that a 15 year old had gone missing a…
A local news station published an online news story, indicating that a 75 year old man was killed after their pickup hydroplaned in heavy rainfall along I-45 southbound between Shepherd Hill Road and Calvary Road.
A home under construction collapsed due to strong thunderstorm winds. One worker that was inside was trapped and killed.
Man was electrocuted while attempting to place a tarp over vehicles during a storm.
Strong thunderstorm wind gusts blew down the frame of a house under construction in Conroe, resulting in the death of two workers and seven injuries.
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 …
Tropical Storm Harvey brought heavy rains and catastrophic flooding to portions of Montgomery County. There were 5 storm related fatalities, 3 direct. Major record flooding occurred along the San Jacinto River and tributaries. Water was reported over sections of I-45 northbound w…
A period of freezing rain and freezing drizzle led to icy roads, especially bridges and overpasses, and numerous accidents. Between one and two tenths of an inch of ice accumulated. Over a thousand car accidents were reported in the greater Houston area with 3 fatalities.
A 21 year old male and a 9 year old female were struck by lightning while on a soccer field at Crippen Elementary School. The male's injuries proved fatal almost one month later. The female recovered from her injuries.
Ike produced high winds and hurricane force wind gusts over Montgomery County. There were two indirect fatalities related to cutting trees and limbs. One was preparing for the storm, another after the storm.
A dead pine tree blew down in high winds and struck and killed an adult male who was 60 to 70 feet away from the base of tree. CXO ASOS at the time of this event recorded a peak wind of 27 knots.
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.
Flooding from numerous heavy rain events in April and early May led to significant damage.
Flooding was reported in the Woodbranch and New Caney areas. FM 1485 was closed near the East Fork of the San Jacinto River due flooding inundation. Highway 59 in New Caney became impassable due to floodwaters.
FM 1774 was flooded just west of Magnolia near the Montgomery and Waller County line.
Water was reported in 71 homes in Harris County and 234 homes in Montgomery County. Spring, Willow and Little Cypress Creek watersheds were flooded.
Quarter to baseball sized hail in the Conroe area. Roof damage at a department store on I-45 with extensive damage to over 1000 automobiles at several dealerships. Damage to a furniture store and church with widespread damage in residential areas to carports and automobiles. At l…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported that roads were flooded and impassable over the region. The highway 249 feeder near Hardin Store road in Pinehurst Tomball was also reported to be inundated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public initially reported some parts of the road in the region were impassable due to flooding. A car was reportedly stuck in flood waters near Research Forest Drive and Shadow Bend Place. The I-45 north northbound and southbound frontage roads at SH-242 were repo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County dispatch reported that fire crews were working to clear a high concentration of fallen trees along FM 149 and Jackson Road in Montgomery county. Time of damaged was estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
An NWS employee shared a photo of 1 inch hail, around the size of a quarter. They noted that the hail lasted around 3 to 5 minutes in duration.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An emergency manager reported downed power lines, several downed trees and a tin roof wrapped in debris in Splendora near the intersection of Morgan Dr and Morton Dr.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A winter storm moved into southeast Texas on the night of the 24th. A storm chaser shared a video on social media of sleet falling in Conroe late that night. During the early morning hours of the 25th, the ASOS station at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport KCXO reported freezi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported debris and downed power lines along FM 1097 and Bentwater Dr. in Willis, TX.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported debris and downed power lines near Rayford and Geneva Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KCXO Conroe measured a 59 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a downed tree due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported quarter inch hail in the Woodlands.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported 1 inch hail in the Woodlands through mPING.
Hail Hail
A trained storm spotter reported hail near the Woodlands Mall, around 1.00 - 1.25 inches in size.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a few trees down across roadways northeast of Conroe due to thunderstorm winds. Wind speeds were estimated to be around 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reported damage to a restaurant in Conroe after a line of thunderstorms pushed through the area. Photos shared by the restaurant on social media show partial roof damage with sheet metal roofing peeled up. Wind speeds were estimated around 78 mph based on a Small …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported trees and branches down.
Lightning Lightning
Law enforcement reported that a lightning strike caused a house fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A member of the public reported a large tree down near the Woodlands.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained storm spotter shared photos on social media of snapped tree branches near College Park, south of Conroe. Wind speeds were estimated at 75 mph using softwood trees with a Degree of Damage of 2.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station CW2840 Houston near the Woodlands measured a 58 MPH non-thunderstorm wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Numerous reported of winter precipitation were received from Montgomery county. Winter precipitation began on the evening on the 20th as members of the public reported sleet and snow near Conroe and the Woodlands. Precipitation rates increased overnight, becoming predominantly sn…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust occurred at the Doolan Drive Tempest Weather System site.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along Atkins Creek on the northeast side of the city of Montgomery. Several motorists were stranded in high water along FM 1097. A few homes in the Terra Vista neighborhood also took on some water. Time was estimated by radar.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 | 20 | 2 |
| 2020 | 24 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 | 15 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 | 2 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 31 | 4 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 25 | 1 |
| 2000 | 27 | 2 |
| 1999 | 18 | 4 |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 | 17 | 3 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 17 | 2 |
| 1994 | 10 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 4 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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