Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Metro Area Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area is about the same as Texas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area is lower than Texas average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #865
| Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area | 0.00 |
| Texas | 0.04 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #129
| Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area | 0.0000 |
| Texas | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #304
| Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area | 197.39 |
| Texas | 208.58 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 10,297 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 12 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 169 |
| Dust Storm: | 1 | Flood: | 1,782 | Hail: | 4,650 | Heat: | 21 | Heavy Snow: | 30 |
| High Surf: | 3 | Hurricane: | 1 | Ice Storm: | 30 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 44 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 3,303 | Tropical Storm: | 7 | Wildfire: | 12 | Winter Storm: | 43 | Winter Weather: | 38 |
| Other: | 151 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 66 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood Area.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 6.1 | 1956-03-21 | 2 | 31°17'N / 97°44'W | 0.80 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Coryell | |
| 7.0 | 1963-04-28 | 2 | 31°07'N / 97°44'W | 0.50 Mile | 50 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25K | 0 | Bell | |
| 9.3 | 1976-04-20 | 2 | 31°08'N / 97°55'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Coryell | |
| 9.3 | 1977-09-15 | 2 | 31°08'N / 97°55'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Coryell | |||
| 11.7 | 1976-05-26 | 2 | 31°06'N / 97°38'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bell | |||
| 13.2 | 1975-05-07 | 2 | 31°05'N / 97°37'W | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Bell | |||
| 14.1 | 1976-05-26 | 2 | 31°01'N / 97°42'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bell | |||
| 15.8 | 1976-05-26 | 3 | 31°08'N / 97°32'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 2 | 7 | 2.5M | 0 | Bell | |
| 17.5 | 1997-05-27 | 3 | 31°10'N / 97°28'W | 31°07'N / 97°32'W | 1.40 Miles | 275 Yards | 0 | 0 | 900K | 0 | Bell |
| Brief Description: The fourth tornado that was produced by the large supercell thunderstorm developed on the north side of Lake Belton, near Morgans Point where a marina was destroyed. Over 100 boats at the marina were destroyed by the strong tornado that moved slowly south-southwest. Ten homes along the lakeshore also sustained severe damage and damage to trees was nearly total. The tornado dissipated just northeast of Woodland. | |||||||||||
| 17.8 | 1976-05-05 | 2 | 30°57'N / 97°46'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bell | |
| 18.9 | 1976-05-26 | 2 | 31°13'N / 97°28'W | 0.10 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bell | |
| 21.5 | 1998-10-17 | 2 | 31°25'N / 97°31'W | 31°25'N / 97°31'W | 0.10 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 50K | 0 | Coryell |
| Brief Description: Two brick homes were destroyed and large trees were uprooted when a narrow tornado touched down briefly. | |||||||||||
| 23.0 | 1990-03-14 | 3 | 31°04'N / 97°30'W | 31°06'N / 97°21'W | 9.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Bell |
| 23.0 | 1965-08-09 | 2 | 31°06'N / 97°25'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bell | |
| 23.2 | 1967-04-13 | 2 | 31°04'N / 97°27'W | 31°07'N / 97°23'W | 5.40 Miles | 90 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bell |
| 24.1 | 1997-05-27 | 3 | 31°16'N / 97°23'W | 31°16'N / 97°23'W | 0.70 Mile | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bell |
| Brief Description: This is the same tornado that began 1mile east of Moody in McLennan County. | |||||||||||
| 25.2 | 1972-10-21 | 2 | 31°15'N / 97°24'W | 31°18'N / 97°20'W | 5.40 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Bell |
| 25.3 | 1976-04-15 | 2 | 31°26'N / 97°31'W | 31°30'N / 97°27'W | 5.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 25.8 | 1966-05-18 | 2 | 30°50'N / 97°48'W | 30°50'N / 97°48'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Williamson | ||
| 26.8 | 1997-05-27 | 2 | 30°52'N / 97°36'W | 30°50'N / 97°37'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Williamson |
| Brief Description: Several eyewitnesses reported that the Jarrell tornado was preceded for a period of 8 to 10 minutes by a series of short-lived very small tornadoes that formed from the same supercell thunderstorm. These touched down, then dissipated in order. The first tornado in Williamson County formed near 2:25 pm CST and built rapidly to F2 strength. It survived for approximately 8 minutes, often returning briefly to a roped and tilted feature before it died. This tornado was followed by a second that formed near 2:35 pm CST. It built quickly into a multi-vortex tornado that appeared to be near F2 strength as well. This dissipated after only 4 minutes. The final tornado from this same supercell, , the Jarrell Tornado, developed as a small...rope-shaped tornado, touching down around 2:40 pm CST inside the Williamson County line northwest of Jarrell. From film and eyewitness accounts, it expanded quickly into a very large vortex nearly 1/2 mile in width. Observations recounted by eyewitnesses indicated that the damage path may not have been made strictly by one tornado. A number of eyewitnesses reported seeing several small, rope-like funnels before the character of the tornado changed drastically into the killer tornado. Ground damage patterns in the Double Creek Subdivision also suggested this possibility. The tornado crossed CR 308, CR 305, and then CR 307. Where the tornado crossed each of these county roads, approximately 525 feet of asphalt was ripped off each of the roadways. This particular destruction was believed to be very close to the centerline of the tornado circulation. As the tornado crossed the intersection of CR 305 and 307, a business on the corner was destroyed. The tornado moved into the Double Creek area at this point with total destruction. F5 destruction continued from shortly after its formation until very close to the end of the damage path. The tornado began a brief turn toward the southeast as it entered the Double Creek subdivision and the surrounding area, moving very slowly. It reached the subdivision at 3:48 pm. This time is based on a clock found at a destroyed residence in the extreme northwest corner of the subdivision and the home believed to be the first struck by the tornado. Here, it widened to it maximum width of three-quarters of a mile. From the air, the ground appearance changed abruptly in the vicinity of CR 308 and continued until very near the end of the path. No definitive circulation patterns or suction spots were evident, but there was the noted obvious change in the appearance of the ground. In the Double Creek area, approximately 40 structures were totally destroyed. One of the most striking signs in approaching this area was the distinct lack of debris of any size. Closer inspection showed lots of little debris but no sign of large items. It was estimated that several dozen vehicles had been in the subdivision and removed by the tornado. Nearly 300 cattle grazing in a pasture near the subdivision were also killed, with many of them tossed and blown for over 1/4 mile. At least half a dozen cars were identified from the air lying in the open areas, most of them flattened and encrusted with mud and grass. Trees in the subdivision were completely stripped of bark. Later ground survey revealed that most of the debris that was left in the area was extremely small indicating the power of the tornadic wind. All 27 deaths associated with the Jarrell tornado occurred in the Double Creek area. Eyewitnesses reported that it appeared to have slowed down as it entered the subdivision, and that may account for the nearly total destruction that took place. After passing through the Double Creek area, the tornado shifted its track again slightly, moving toward the south-southwest across CR 309 and into a heavily wooded area of cedar trees. The total destruction of the tornado ends abruptly shortly after entering the wooded area. However, a small swath of tree damage on the north side of the main damage path suggested the possibility of a multiple vortex pattern. No other evidence of multiple vortices was observed. The sequence of weather phenomenon reported with this tornado was exactly opposite of that often reported- the tornado first appeared, followed by nearly calm conditions, then hail, followed by rain and finally brief, gusty winds. This is attributed to the fact that the parent supercell was moving toward the southwest for most of its life. The storm essentially "backed into" the area as it moved. | |||||||||||
| 26.9 | 1997-05-27 | 3 | 31°19'N / 97°20'W | 31°16'N / 97°21'W | 3.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 150K | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: The third tornado developed about 1.5 miles east-southeast of Moody in open country just south of Farm-to-Market Road 107. The tornado moved south-southwest and destroyed a house and a barn. Another house was damaged and numerous trees were uprooted. Two vehicles were tossed several hundred feet by the tornado. The strong tornado dissipated about 0.5 miles after moving into extreme northern Bell County. | |||||||||||
| 28.2 | 1997-05-27 | 2 | 30°50'N / 97°37'W | 30°49'N / 97°37'W | 0.50 Mile | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Williamson |
| Brief Description: Several eyewitnesses reported that the Jarrell tornado was preceded for a period of 8 to 10 minutes by a series of short-lived very small tornadoes that formed from the same supercell thunderstorm. These touched down, then dissipated in order. The first tornado in Williamson County formed near 2:25 pm CST and built rapidly to F2 strength. It survived for approximately 8 minutes, often returning briefly to a roped and tilted feature before it died. This tornado was followed by a second that formed near 2:35 pm CST. It built quickly into a multi-vortex tornado that appeared to be near F2 strength as well. This dissipated after only 4 minutes. The final tornado from this same supercell, , the Jarrell Tornado, developed as a small...rope-shaped tornado, touching down around 2:40 pm CST inside the Williamson County line northwest of Jarrell. From film and eyewitness accounts, it expanded quickly into a very large vortex nearly 1/2 mile in width. Observations recounted by eyewitnesses indicated that the damage path may not have been made strictly by one tornado. A number of eyewitnesses reported seeing several small, rope-like funnels before the character of the tornado changed drastically into the killer tornado. Ground damage patterns in the Double Creek Subdivision also suggested this possibility. The tornado crossed CR 308, CR 305, and then CR 307. Where the tornado crossed each of these county roads, approximately 525 feet of asphalt was ripped off each of the roadways. This particular destruction was believed to be very close to the centerline of the tornado circulation. As the tornado crossed the intersection of CR 305 and 307, a business on the corner was destroyed. The tornado moved into the Double Creek area at this point with total destruction. F5 destruction continued from shortly after its formation until very close to the end of the damage path. The tornado began a brief turn toward the southeast as it entered the Double Creek subdivision and the surrounding area, moving very slowly. It reached the subdivision at 3:48 pm. This time is based on a clock found at a destroyed residence in the extreme northwest corner of the subdivision and the home believed to be the first struck by the tornado. Here, it widened to it maximum width of three-quarters of a mile. From the air, the ground appearance changed abruptly in the vicinity of CR 308 and continued until very near the end of the path. No definitive circulation patterns or suction spots were evident, but there was the noted obvious change in the appearance of the ground. In the Double Creek area, approximately 40 structures were totally destroyed. One of the most striking signs in approaching this area was the distinct lack of debris of any size. Closer inspection showed lots of little debris but no sign of large items. It was estimated that several dozen vehicles had been in the subdivision and removed by the tornado. Nearly 300 cattle grazing in a pasture near the subdivision were also killed, with many of them tossed and blown for over 1/4 mile. At least half a dozen cars were identified from the air lying in the open areas, most of them flattened and encrusted with mud and grass. Trees in the subdivision were completely stripped of bark. Later ground survey revealed that most of the debris that was left in the area was extremely small indicating the power of the tornadic wind. All 27 deaths associated with the Jarrell tornado occurred in the Double Creek area. Eyewitnesses reported that it appeared to have slowed down as it entered the subdivision, and that may account for the nearly total destruction that took place. After passing through the Double Creek area, the tornado shifted its track again slightly, moving toward the south-southwest across CR 309 and into a heavily wooded area of cedar trees. The total destruction of the tornado ends abruptly shortly after entering the wooded area. However, a small swath of tree damage on the north side of the main damage path suggested the possibility of a multiple vortex pattern. No other evidence of multiple vortices was observed. The sequence of weather phenomenon reported with this tornado was exactly opposite of that often reported- the tornado first appeared, followed by nearly calm conditions, then hail, followed by rain and finally brief, gusty winds. This is attributed to the fact that the parent supercell was moving toward the southwest for most of its life. The storm essentially "backed into" the area as it moved. | |||||||||||
| 28.3 | 1955-03-21 | 2 | 31°10'N / 97°20'W | 31°10'N / 97°17'W | 3.60 Miles | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bell |
| 28.6 | 1952-04-21 | 4 | 31°30'N / 97°27'W | 31°29'N / 97°25'W | 2.30 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 29.2 | 1973-05-23 | 2 | 31°06'N / 97°20'W | 31°06'N / 97°17'W | 3.30 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Bell |
| 29.8 | 1997-05-27 | 2 | 31°23'N / 97°19'W | 31°23'N / 97°20'W | 2.00 Miles | 75 Yards | 0 | 0 | 75K | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: A tornado developed just west of Box Ranch Road and moved west-southwest to just west of Mackey Ranch Road where a mobile home was destroyed. The tornado also uprooted numerous large trees along its path. | |||||||||||
| 29.9 | 1997-05-27 | 5 | 30°49'N / 97°37'W | 30°46'N / 97°40'W | 5.10 Miles | 650 Yards | 27 | 12 | 40.0M | 100K | Williamson |
| Brief Description: F34PH, M15PH, F13PH, F37PH, M11PH, M46PH, F45PH, F17PH, M15PH, M15PH, M41PH, F40PH, M40PH, F40PH, M16PH, F15PH, F44PH, M5PH, M22PH, F50PH, M15PH, M14PH, F36PH, F13PH, F10PH, F36PH, M16PH Several eyewitnesses reported that the Jarrell tornado was preceded for a period of 8 to 10 minutes by a series of short-lived very small tornadoes that formed from the same supercell thunderstorm. These touched down, then dissipated in order. The first tornado in Williamson County formed near 2:25 pm CST and built rapidly to F2 strength. It survived for approximately 8 minutes, often returning briefly to a roped and tilted feature before it died. This tornado was followed by a second that formed near 2:35 pm CST. It built quickly into a multi-vortex tornado that appeared to be near F2 strength as well. This dissipated after only 4 minutes. The final tornado from this same supercell, , the Jarrell Tornado, developed as a small...rope-shaped tornado, touching down around 2:40 pm CST inside the Williamson County line northwest of Jarrell. From film and eyewitness accounts, it expanded quickly into a very large vortex nearly 1/2 mile in width. Observations recounted by eyewitnesses indicated that the damage path may not have been made strictly by one tornado. A number of eyewitnesses reported seeing several small, rope-like funnels before the character of the tornado changed drastically into the killer tornado. Ground damage patterns in the Double Creek Subdivision also suggested this possibility. The tornado crossed CR 308, CR 305, and then CR 307. Where the tornado crossed each of these county roads, approximately 525 feet of asphalt was ripped off each of the roadways. This particular destruction was believed to be very close to the centerline of the tornado circulation. As the tornado crossed the intersection of CR 305 and 307, a business on the corner was destroyed. The tornado moved into the Double Creek area at this point with total destruction. F5 destruction continued from shortly after its formation until very close to the end of the damage path. The tornado began a brief turn toward the southeast as it entered the Double Creek subdivision and the surrounding area, moving very slowly. It reached the subdivision at 3:48 pm. This time is based on a clock found at a destroyed residence in the extreme northwest corner of the subdivision and the home believed to be the first struck by the tornado. Here, it widened to it maximum width of three-quarters of a mile. From the air, the ground appearance changed abruptly in the vicinity of CR 308 and continued until very near the end of the path. No definitive circulation patterns or suction spots were evident, but there was the noted obvious change in the appearance of the ground. In the Double Creek area, approximately 40 structures were totally destroyed. One of the most striking signs in approaching this area was the distinct lack of debris of any size. Closer inspection showed lots of little debris but no sign of large items. It was estimated that several dozen vehicles had been in the subdivision and removed by the tornado. Nearly 300 cattle grazing in a pasture near the subdivision were also killed, with many of them tossed and blown for over 1/4 mile. At least half a dozen cars were identified from the air lying in the open areas, most of them flattened and encrusted with mud and grass. Trees in the subdivision were completely stripped of bark. Later ground survey revealed that most of the debris that was left in the area was extremely small indicating the power of the tornadic wind. All 27 deaths associated with the Jarrell tornado occurred in the Double Creek area. Eyewitnesses reported that it appeared to have slowed down as it entered the subdivision, and that may account for the nearly total destruction that took place. After passing through the Double Creek area, the tornado shifted its track again slightly, moving toward the south-southwest across CR 309 and into a heavily wooded area of cedar trees. The total destruction of the tornado ends abruptly shortly after entering the wooded area. However, a small swath of tree damage on the north side of the main damage path suggested the possibility of a multiple vortex pattern. No other evidence of multiple vortices was observed. The sequence of weather phenomenon reported with this tornado was exactly opposite of that often reported- the tornado first appeared, followed by nearly calm conditions, then hail, followed by rain and finally brief, gusty winds. This is attributed to the fact that the parent supercell was moving toward the southwest for most of its life. The storm essentially "backed into" the area as it moved. | |||||||||||
| 30.0 | 1969-08-14 | 2 | 31°05'N / 97°18'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Bell | |||
| 30.0 | 1969-08-14 | 2 | 31°05'N / 97°18'W | 0.20 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Bell | |
| 30.6 | 1989-05-17 | 3 | 30°46'N / 97°37'W | 30°49'N / 97°36'W | 3.00 Miles | 1700 Yards | 1 | 28 | 2.5M | 0 | Williamson |
| 30.9 | 1955-05-06 | 2 | 31°06'N / 97°21'W | 30°59'N / 97°15'W | 10.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 1 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Bell |
| 33.0 | 1957-05-12 | 2 | 31°36'N / 97°28'W | 1.00 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 34.0 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°38'N / 97°25'W | 31°30'N / 97°22'W | 9.70 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 35.2 | 1977-04-14 | 2 | 30°34'N / 97°54'W | 30°50'N / 97°48'W | 19.40 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Williamson |
| 36.1 | 1973-05-24 | 2 | 31°19'N / 98°23'W | 2.50 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Lampasas | |
| 36.7 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°40'N / 97°28'W | 31°38'N / 97°25'W | 4.10 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Bosque |
| 36.8 | 1971-05-09 | 2 | 31°43'N / 97°36'W | 0.10 Mile | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Bosque | |
| 36.9 | 1974-10-30 | 2 | 30°41'N / 97°40'W | 1.80 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Williamson | |
| 37.2 | 1991-04-28 | 2 | 31°40'N / 98°07'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hamilton | |
| 38.0 | 1981-02-10 | 2 | 30°40'N / 97°40'W | 0.80 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Williamson | |
| 38.3 | 1973-03-10 | 3 | 30°44'N / 98°14'W | 30°49'N / 98°09'W | 7.80 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 40 | 0K | 0 | Burnet |
| 38.4 | 2001-10-12 | 2 | 31°41'N / 97°27'W | 31°41'N / 97°27'W | 4.20 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 100K | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: The first tornado to hit the county touched down 2.5 miles southwest of Valley Mills, then moved east northeast and dissipated 1.5 miles east of Valley Mills. The most significant damage was to a frame house near the beginning of the damage path. There was also damage to house roofs and mobile homes along Cap Fiske Road, Highway 317, and near Highway 6 on the southern edge of Valley Mills. Showers and thunderstorms developed across north Texas, mainly in the afternoon and night resulting in widespread severe weather, during the period October 10-13. The most significant event occured during the late afternoon and night of October 12, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved east across north texas producing eight tornadoes, and nearly two million dollars in damage. | |||||||||||
| 39.2 | 1996-04-12 | 2 | 31°01'N / 97°10'W | 31°02'N / 97°09'W | 1.00 Mile | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 60K | 0 | Bell |
| Brief Description: A tornado destroyed a mobile home, two barns and a cattle feeder. | |||||||||||
| 39.4 | 1973-05-06 | 5 | 31°38'N / 97°29'W | 31°44'N / 97°21'W | 10.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 39.5 | 1974-04-13 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°15'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 41.2 | 1976-05-25 | 2 | 31°39'N / 97°19'W | 0.20 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 41.5 | 1985-12-10 | 2 | 30°35'N / 97°40'W | 30°39'N / 97°39'W | 5.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 2 | 2.5M | 0 | Williamson |
| 42.0 | 1981-10-13 | 2 | 31°32'N / 97°11'W | 2.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25.0M | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 42.1 | 2000-03-16 | 2 | 30°36'N / 97°51'W | 30°36'N / 97°50'W | 1.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 300K | 0 | Williamson |
| Brief Description: A strong weather system produced scattered showers and thunderstorms over Central Texas on the afternoon of Thursday March 16. Funnel clouds were first reported by the public and by the Leander Police Department near 4 pm that afternoon. A small, short-lived F0 tornado struck near the police station near 4 pm, with no significant damage. Shortly after 4 pm, another rope-shaped funnel was observed west of Leander. Photographs of this developing tornado indicate a generally-long and rope-shaped structure that slowly twisted and wound its way to the surface. The tornado touched down in the western part of Mason Creek Subdivision located on the west side of Leander and moved slowly eastward. Damage near the tornado touchdown was F0 level approaching F1. It damaged eaves of roofs, took shingles off roofs and knocked down large tree branches. More significant damage was noted along Greening Way and Mason Creek Boulevard in the west and central part of the subdivision, where several large trees of over 1 foot diameter were uprooted. This indicated damage in the lower levels of the F2 scale. In addition, the tornado had destroyed approximately 30 percent of one home. Again, this indicated minimal F2-level damage. The tornado began to lift as it approached Old Bagdad Road on the eastern side of the subdivision. Most of the damage in this part of the subdivision was at the F0 level. In all, the tornado damaged 24 homes and several outbuildings. The tornado was estimated at 200 yards wide with a path length of 1.5 mile. | |||||||||||
| 42.7 | 1972-10-21 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°11'W | 1.50 Miles | 20 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 42.7 | 1972-10-21 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°11'W | 1.00 Mile | 20 Yards | 0 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 42.7 | 1967-06-11 | 2 | 31°40'N / 97°18'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 44.3 | 2006-05-05 | 2 | 31°33'N / 97°09'W | 31°33'N / 97°09'W | 2.60 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3.0M | 0 | Mclennan |
| Brief Description: A tornado was reported on Waco Drive by the media, just north of the damage swath produced by the downburst. A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado formed south of New Road and just west of Spur 298 (Franklin Avenue), or just north of Richland Mall. The tornado reached its peak intensity of lower F2 and did the most damage just east of Spur 298. Several commercial buildings had large sections of their roofs and walls damaged. A Coca-Cola Bottling Plant lost much of its roof and most of its inventory was damaged. A spokesman for the company stated that the tornado did well over $1 million worth of damage. An owner of an auto repair shop which was badly damaged estimated damages at $600,000. A horse barn owned by Baylor University was leveled and two horses killed. Numerous trees were downed and power lines snapped in and east of this area. The circulation weakened as it approached Interstate 35, and the tornado dissipated approximately three-fourths of a mile east of Interstate 35. A countywide disaster declaration was issued by the McLennan County judge. | |||||||||||
| 44.7 | 1955-05-06 | 2 | 30°47'N / 97°16'W | 30°44'N / 97°13'W | 4.90 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Milam |
| 44.8 | 1980-06-20 | 2 | 31°50'N / 97°33'W | 31°48'N / 97°30'W | 4.30 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 1 | 250K | 0 | Bosque |
| 45.7 | 1964-04-26 | 2 | 30°33'N / 97°42'W | 1.00 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Williamson | |
| 45.7 | 2006-12-29 | 2 | 31°46'N / 97°30'W | 31°52'N / 97°28'W | 7.00 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 400K | 0K | Bosque |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The National Weather Service in Fort Worth conducted a damage survey and concluded a tornado formed east of Clifton. The tornado took a northeast track and went on to damage trees along CR 3355 just south of FM 708. The tornado also heavily damaged a turkey farm at the intersection of CR 3355 and FM 708. Debris from the turkey farm was scattered over a quarter mile northeast of the farm. The tornado continued northeast and heavily damaged two barns on CR 3440 south of the Womack community. Trees and fences were damaged along CR 3410 and CR 3415 just south and east of Womack. The tornado then crossed FM 219 east of Womack and dissipated near the intersection of FM 219 and Highway 22. EPISODE NARRATIVE: A rare winter tornado outbreak occurred on December 29 over portions of North Texas, spawning almost two dozen tornadoes. Very high shear and low instability created an environment favorable for tornadoes. A strong surface low pressure system and warm front located in southern North Texas increased the probablitity for low-level rotation. In addition to tornadoes, severe reports of large hail and flash flooding were widespread. | |||||||||||
| 46.1 | 1963-08-30 | 2 | 31°37'N / 97°10'W | 1.00 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 46.6 | 1978-04-30 | 2 | 31°52'N / 97°37'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Bosque | |||
| 47.7 | 1973-03-01 | 2 | 31°37'N / 97°12'W | 31°37'N / 97°04'W | 8.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Mclennan |
| 47.8 | 1997-05-27 | 3 | 30°33'N / 97°49'W | 30°29'N / 97°50'W | 5.60 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 15 | 70.0M | 50K | Williamson |
| Brief Description: The Cedar Park tornado formed around 3:05 pm CST from a different supercell thunderstorm. It first touched down about 3.5 miles north of Cedar Park at a location 0.6 miles south of CR 178 and 1.4 miles east of the intersection of US 183 and CR 178. The initial damage was to trees, however, the ground survey revealed damage nearby to a church and a trucking company. The aerial survey did not reflect this damage as being in line with the damage path. It is quite possible this damage was caused by strong wind near the tornado. The beginning point was in a relatively open area with damage primarily to a few trees and minor shingle damage to one house. The tornado moved south-southwestward skirting a residential area before it crossed CR 180 immediately east of US 183. A historic train located on the north side of CR 180 just to the east of US 183 was in the direct path of the tornado. While the engine remained on the track, a coal tender converted to hold diesel fuel and weighing approximately 65,000 pounds including the 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel was flipped over and thrown a short distance. Continuing across CR180, it entered a shopping center where it weakened and pushed inward slightly the north wall of a grocery store. It also pushed large metal doors inward that were built to open toward the outside. Damage at this point had been generally F2 with brief F3 as the tornado knocked the train tender off the track and damaged the wall and doors of the food store. It tore off much of a weakly supported roof of a grocery store. The manager of the store, who had been a victim of the Wichita Falls Tornado of 1979, saw the approaching tornado, and made an announcement to all in the store to meet him in the middle of the store. He then led everyone he could gather into the meat locker. This very quick and decisive action probably saved several lives. The tornado crossed US 183 causing additional damage to a number of businesses. One business on the west side of US 183 lost nearly the entire roof. Most damage to other businesses was believed to be minor. After crossing US 183 the tornado moved across Marquis Lane and North Park Circle moving through an area with widely scattered housing and a relative abundance of trees. Again, most damage to structures in this area was minor. From North Park Circle the tornado moved into the northwestern portion of Buttercup Creek, a subdivision of well constructed homes. Damage to homes was irregular with one house losing a roof but the house next door losing only shingles. Two homes in the area were nearly destroyed an one damaged when a pickup truck was lifted and tossed against its front wall. Eleven homes were destroyed, with damage reported to over 100 homes. The damage level ranged from F0 to F2. At this point, the tornado track was taking a gentle right turn as the tornado track became more southwesterly. The tornado moved into a wooded area crossing into Travis County before ending 1.1 miles from Lake Travis. Damage in the wooded area was irregular ranging from near total destruction of all trees to sections with about 10 percent of the trees down. | |||||||||||
| 48.3 | 1975-05-07 | 2 | 30°43'N / 98°22'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Travis | |||
| 49.1 | 1990-05-18 | 2 | 31°39'N / 97°08'W | 0.20 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 49.3 | 1971-02-21 | 2 | 31°37'N / 97°06'W | 0.10 Mile | 17 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Mclennan | |
| 49.5 | 1980-04-07 | 3 | 30°31'N / 97°42'W | 30°29'N / 97°36'W | 6.50 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Williamson |
| 49.7 | 1957-03-31 | 2 | 30°30'N / 97°38'W | 0.10 Mile | 10 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Travis | |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.