Trinity County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
55
Hail reports
42
Floods since 1996
276
All events
5
Deaths
$50.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Trinity County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 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 short-lived EF1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 100 mph impacted the Rock Creek Subdivision in Trinity. The tornado destroyed a mobile home in the subdivision, and two of its occupants sustained injuries. One of those injured died five days later. Widespread tree damage…
Flash flooding resulted flooding along Piney Creek Road near Groveton. A man drowned in the floodwaters when attempting to retrieve items from his stranded car. Time was estimated based on radar and nearby flood reports as the man's body was not found until the next day.
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 …
Downburst winds of 80 to 100 mph caused a three mile wide swath of damage along FM 356 between Trinity and Sebastopol near White Rock Creek. A woman was killed when the front porch collapsed at her home in the Hillwood Acres subdivision. Two children were injured inside several b…
Flooding from numerous heavy rain events in April and early May led to significant damage.
Widespread wind damage with limbs down and trees uprooted in many Locations. Shingle damage to roofs. Trees on homes. One woman injured when tree fell on house.
A winter storm moved into southeast Texas on the night of the 24th. After the storm cleared the next day, Trinity county Sheriffs Office reported that bridges had been iced over across the county. One person had also reportedly slid off the road as a result.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A member of the public reported a sleet and snow mix falling in Groveton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted or snapped and a roof was blown off.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 230 west of Trinity was impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 356 east of Trinity was impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Low water crossings along FM 1280 in Friday were impassable due to flash flooding.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail and power outages were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed and damaged power lines along East Pagoda Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Ward Road near Highway 94.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
TX 356 was impassable due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported along Hwy 94 near FM 3188.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight line winds caused widespread tree damage as well as some roof and awning damage along FM 2262.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed on Highway 94.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding prompted a swift water rescue along FM 356.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding prompted a swift water rescue along FM 3188 near Trinity.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along TX Hwy 94 made the roadway impassable near Groveton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along CR 2662 resulted in the roadway becoming impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along US Hwy 287 near Groveton resulted in the roadway becoming impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along CR 1280 north of Groveton resulted in the roadway becoming impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding along CR 233 and CR 358 north of Groveton resulted in roadways becoming impassable.
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.
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
Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. In StormData periods of warning levels are recorded.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was observed (via MPING).
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail was observed.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was observed.
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.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was observed in Apple Springs.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail caused roof damage to a local Apple Springs business.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was observed just outside of Apple Springs.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Period of freezing rain with an estimated quarter inch ice accretion on objects, some damage to a carport, trees and large limbs down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three to five inches of sleet and snow fell across the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 | 23 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 3 |
| 1996 | 10 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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