Texas History Minute

With springtime, Texans turn watchful eyes to the sky for rising storm clouds or sudden shifts in winds. In 2025, the National Weather Service reported 162 tornadoes struck the Lone Star State, the most of any state. This was part of the 1,559 total reported across the nation, making 2025 the fifth-highest year for tornadoes on record. Though tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states, Texas is part…