Yes. Wharton has had several tornadoes, the most recent of which was in 2004.
The tornado that hit Pampa, Texas on June 8, 1995 was rated as an F4 on the Fujita scale. It caused significant damage to the area, with estimated wind speeds between 207-260 mph.
The worst (or at least the deadliest) tornado to hit the U.S. was the Camilla, Georgia tornado of February 13, which killed 11 people.
The last tornado to hit the United States as of May 2014 was on April 28th. The tornado hit residents living in the state of Kansas.
No. There are not pictures of the Branson tornado as it struck at night, however, there is security camera footage of the tornado striking an apartment complex.
Yes. Severe thunderstorms are not uncommon in Texas, especially the northeastern portion of the state, which is in Tornado Alley.
Yes. In fact northeastern Texas is in Tornado Alley.
The tornado that hit Waco, Texas struck in 1953.
As of May 13, 2015 the last tornado to hit Texas this month was the second of two EF0 tornadoes near Jefferson on the night of May 10. It was at least four tornadoes to hit Texas on that day. This will likely not be the last tornado to hit Texas in May 2015.
The last tornado to hit Kileen was an EF1 on May 25, 2007.
Yes. McAllen, Texas has been hit by a few weak tornadoes.
The last F5 tornado to hit Texas struck the town of Jarrell on May 27, 1997.
Yes. Eagle Pass, Texas was hit by an EF3 tornado on April 24, 2007 that killed 7 people.
On May 11, 1964, a devastating tornado struck the town of Lubbock in Texas, causing widespread destruction and resulting in significant loss of life and property damage. The tornado, classified as an F5 on the Fujita scale, had winds estimated to be between 261-318 mph. It remains one of the deadliest tornado events in Texas history.
Yes. Duncanville, Texas was hit by an F2 tornado on April 20, 1977.
Tornadoes most frequently hit the northern and eastern parts of Texas
The address of the Wharton County Museum is: 3615 N Richmond Rd, Wharton, TX 77488
The last recorded tornado in Killeen, Texas, occurred on May 27, 1997. This tornado was rated as an F2 on the Fujita scale, causing damage in the area. Since then, there have been no reported tornadoes in Killeen.