Washington County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
26
Tornado reports
57
Hail reports
41
Floods since 1996
262
All events
9
Deaths
$175.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 24 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.
Flood waters inundated homes and there were numerous water rescues in the town of Brenham and around the county. Sections of Highway 36 were impassable due to water over the roadway from Brenham and Somerville. FM 2935 at New Year's Creek was closed due to flooding. All of FM 390…
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 …
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported downed trees near the intersection of Hwy 36 N and Christmas Rd.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported nickel and quarter size hail near Brenham, TX..
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media shared a video of a funnel cloud moving into the Rocky Creek Park south of Sommerville Lake. The storm that produced this funnel had previously formed an EF-0 over in Lee County before lifting. There has been a report of very minor tree limb damage near the site o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a large tree down at the intersection of FM 50 and CRF 390 in Independence, Texas.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media sent a picture from a viewer showing ping-pong sized hail near Burton short stop and Burton ISD.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Numerous reports of winter precipitation were received from Washington county. Initially, a member of the public reported snow just outside of Brenham via mPING on the night of the 20th. Later that night, the Texas Department of Transportation reported patches of ice and snow on …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong thunderstorm winds in Washington County. A possible funnel cloud was sighted as the derecho moved through the area, but this was not confirmed by any photo or video evidence. County EM investigated the area, did not find any associated damage where the…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 2935 near Year Creek was closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 1155 was closed near Peach Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was covering FM 2935 near Big Sandy Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over Old Navasota Road by Little Sandy Creek and New Year Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over Mustang Road by Woodward Creek.
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
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
Trees were downed across the western part of the county.
Hail Hail
Hail up to quarter sized was observed in Washington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Washington County Sheriff's Office reported many trees downed by strong wind gusts across the county as a line of thunderstorms moved through the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Washington County Sheriff's Office reported additional calls regarding trees downed by strong wind gusts across the county as a line of thunderstorms moved through the area.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported at Blinn College.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple roads had downed trees across roadways in Washington County.
Wildfire Wildfire
On August 7th, The Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to the Burns Creek Fire in Washington County. The fire began in the area of the 6600 block of FM 1948, and is moved north toward Lake Sommerville.
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Portions of US290 including near the Waller County line...closed due to ice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by strong thunderstorm wind gusts east of Brenham.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Period of freezing rain with up to 0.15 inches of ice accretion measured on branches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One to three inches of snow and sleet fell over the area with northern portions of the counties receiving the higher amounts. Average accumulations across the counties around 2 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down just SW of Washington and in many other parts of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down. Barn and shed destroyed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large trees down, uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Parts of a barn's metal roof were peeled back and three trees were toppled near the intersection of FM 332 and Woodlands Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near the intersection of FM 389 and Sawmill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 390 east of Gay Hill was impassable due to high water.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 2 |
| 2003 | 6 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 2 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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