Houston weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Houston, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Houston as part of Harris County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Houston
287 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Houston since 1950, killing 12 people and injuring 425. The most recent was on November 24, 2025 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Houston
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 1992 | F4 | Harris County | 30 mi | 1,800 yd | 0 | 16 |
| February 5, 1986 | F3 | Harris County | 5 mi | 70 yd | 2 | 0 |
| December 13, 1977 | F3 | Harris County | 25.1 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 40 |
| February 11, 1950 | F3 | Harris County | 12 mi | 1,000 yd | 1 | 12 |
| October 28, 1974 | F3 | Harris County | 3.3 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 7 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | EF2 | Harris County | 3.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 24, 2025 | EF1 | Harris County | 2.6 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 26, 2024 | EF0 | Harris County | 2.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 26, 2024 | EF1 | Harris County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 16, 2024 | EF1 | Harris County | 1.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Harris County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 713 | October 2, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 530 | October 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 378 | August 28, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 216 | July 23, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 210 | November 2, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 136 | February 15, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 99 | September 14, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 79 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 57 | October 1, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 43 | May 11, 2026 |
About Houston
- Population: 2,390,125 (2024 estimate)
- County: Harris County
- State: Texas