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Jacksonville, TX Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes

 
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The chance of earthquake damage in Jacksonville is higher than Texas average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Jacksonville is higher than Texas average and is much higher than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #6

Jacksonville, TX
1.05
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, #1

Jacksonville, TX
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, #639

Jacksonville, TX
242.37
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 2,970 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Jacksonville, TX were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:0Cold:5Dense Fog:0Drought:39
Dust Storm:0Flood:287Hail:1,200Heat:9Heavy Snow:7
High Surf:0Hurricane:4Ice Storm:13Landslide:0Strong Wind:3
Thunderstorm Winds:1,319Tropical Storm:2Wildfire:2Winter Storm:12Winter Weather:10
Other:58 

Volcanos Nearby

No volcano is found in or near Jacksonville, TX.

Historical Earthquake Events

No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Jacksonville, TX.

No historical earthquake events found in or near Jacksonville, TX.

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 95 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Jacksonville, TX.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
1.31987-11-15331°49'N / 95°20'W32°09'N / 95°12'W21.00 Miles500 Yards27525.0M0Cherokee
3.61961-09-11331°55'N / 95°17'W0325K0Jackson
7.11991-04-26332°03'N / 95°18'W32°05'N / 95°15'W3.00 Miles200 Yards01250K0Cherokee
7.31969-07-15232°02'N / 95°10'W0.50 Mile33 Yards000K0Cherokee
7.91991-04-26232°01'N / 95°23'W0.20 Mile10 Yards00250K0Cherokee
8.81961-04-11232°01'N / 95°24'W0.30 Mile50 Yards003K0Cherokee
10.51958-04-29231°59'N / 95°06'W31°59'N / 95°04'W2.30 Miles50 Yards04250K0Rusk
11.01999-04-04231°47'N / 95°19'W31°50'N / 95°16'W4.50 Miles50 Yards0015K0Cherokee
 Brief Description: Abandoned chicken coop collapsed, large oaks (3 feet in diameter) uprooted otherwise minor damage to vehicles and about 10 homes.
12.81973-01-20232°09'N / 95°17'W0.50 Mile100 Yards0125K0Smith
14.31955-04-12332°03'N / 95°31'W32°05'N / 95°26'W5.60 Miles300 Yards07250K0Anderson
14.82003-04-06231°54'N / 95°03'W31°56'N / 94°59'W4.20 Miles220 Yards0000Cherokee
 Brief Description: A supercell thunderstorm moved northeast across east extreme east central Cherokee County. Two mobile homes were damaged and numerous trees were twisted, broken and uprooted. This tornado moved into Rusk County, TX.
14.81973-06-03331°46'N / 95°10'W0.10 Mile33 Yards030K0Cherokee
15.21967-07-03232°11'N / 95°18'W0.10 Mile100 Yards000K0Smith
15.21979-03-02232°11'N / 95°18'W0.10 Mile150 Yards0225K0Smith
16.11955-04-12231°46'N / 95°07'W003K0Cherokee
17.31979-02-23332°10'N / 95°28'W32°12'N / 95°21'W7.30 Miles33 Yards010K0Smith
18.61979-02-23332°09'N / 95°30'W32°10'N / 95°28'W3.00 Miles33 Yards000K0Henderson
18.71987-11-15332°09'N / 95°12'W32°18'N / 95°09'W12.00 Miles500 Yards2625.0M0Smith
19.71979-04-01232°14'N / 95°18'W32°16'N / 95°16'W3.60 Miles100 Yards01250K0Smith
20.61998-01-05232°14'N / 95°21'W32°17'N / 95°18'W4.20 Miles75 Yards00120K0Smith
 Brief Description: HP Supercell developed along a quasi-stationary front and moved northeast. This Supercell produced a family of three tornadoes, numerous microbursts and giant hail. A meso was detected by dopplar radar with the HP supercell. In this supercell an F2 tornado was produced. As the supercell developed, massive mid level convergence occurred resulting in giant hail. The evolution continued resulting in a bow echo pattern where two additional weak tornadoes occurred in the northern comma heads In the first tornado, damage consisted of numerous snapped and fallen trees. Fifteen homes and three businesses were either moderately or severely damaged including roofs removed on two homes. Southwestern Bell phone truck heavily damaged from a fallen tree and a Ford Aerostar Van was crushed almost beyond recognition. Several telephone poles were tilted to a 45 degree angle.
21.11967-04-13232°12'N / 95°18'W32°20'N / 95°06'W14.90 Miles40 Yards0025K0Smith
21.21961-03-26231°41'N / 95°07'W0.50 Mile50 Yards0025K0Cherokee
21.51991-04-26232°11'N / 95°01'W32°11'N / 94°59'W1.00 Mile100 Yards0025K0Smith
21.71981-05-09231°52'N / 95°42'W31°53'N / 95°32'W9.90 Miles73 Yards0025K0Anderson
21.91999-05-04231°45'N / 95°06'W31°40'N / 94°59'W9.40 Miles200 Yards0000Cherokee
 Brief Description: Numerous trees blown over or snapped.
22.91991-04-26232°11'N / 94°59'W32°11'N / 94°57'W2.00 Miles100 Yards0025K0Rusk
25.02010-01-20232°03'N / 95°41'W32°04'N / 95°40'W1.00 Mile200 Yards0030K0KHenderson
 Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A NWS Storm Survey concluded a tornado touched down about 3 miles south of the town of Larue and tracked northeast for about a mile. A total of seven homes were damaged, and the exterior walls collapsed on some structures. The Larue Church of Christ suffered extensive damage. This tornado was rated an EF-2 with estimated maximum winds around 130 mph. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe storms developed in an area of strong low-level lift ahead of an approaching upper level low pressure system and a slowly advancing cold front. Severe weather reports were limited to east of Interstate 35, and five tornadoes were confirmed in Henderson, Van Zandt, and Hopkins counties. Two tornadoes were rated EF-2s, one was rated an EF-1, and the remaining two were EF-0s. The Van Zandt County tornado was a long track tornado that traveled over 15 miles.
26.21990-05-30232°15'N / 94°58'W1.50 Miles100 Yards000K0Rusk
26.42003-04-06331°55'N / 94°59'W32°15'N / 94°41'W34.00 Miles440 Yards009.0M0Rusk
 Brief Description: A supercell thunderstorm moved northeast across Rusk County. Numerous wood frame and mobile homes were damaged with several homes totally destroyed. A few barns were damaged as well. One power substation was severely damaged. Numerous large Pine, Oak, and Pecan trees were twisted, broken and uprooted. This tornado moved into Rusk County from Cherokee County, TX.
26.41991-04-26232°09'N / 94°52'W0.20 Mile10 Yards00250K0Rusk
26.81958-07-06232°21'N / 95°19'W1.00 Mile33 Yards0025K0Smith
27.31953-11-19231°46'N / 95°43'W31°48'N / 95°38'W5.60 Miles50 Yards0025K0Anderson
27.41968-12-12232°17'N / 94°59'W2.00 Miles50 Yards000K0Rusk
27.71980-10-16231°43'N / 95°38'W2.00 Miles50 Yards0125K0Anderson
28.01984-02-11231°45'N / 95°40'W1.00 Mile100 Yards032.5M0Anderson
28.21990-05-30232°15'N / 94°55'W0.20 Mile10 Yards000K0Rusk
28.21979-04-01232°21'N / 95°06'W2.00 Miles100 Yards0025K0Smith
28.31970-03-03332°18'N / 94°59'W0.50 Mile67 Yards0025K0Rusk
28.31957-04-26232°21'N / 95°19'W32°24'N / 95°14'W6.10 Miles100 Yards062.5M0Smith
28.71981-05-09332°03'N / 95°47'W32°03'N / 95°42'W5.10 Miles33 Yards00250K0Henderson
29.11950-02-11232°21'N / 95°12'W32°25'N / 95°12'W4.60 Miles100 Yards05250K0Smith
29.41954-05-02332°13'N / 95°40'W040K0Henderson
30.31959-11-04332°02'N / 95°51'W32°19'N / 95°35'W25.10 Miles67 Yards03250K0Henderson
30.31961-11-22331°44'N / 94°55'W31°50'N / 94°40'W16.20 Miles150 Yards110250K0Nacogdoches
30.61974-10-31331°37'N / 95°35'W2.00 Miles500 Yards040K0Anderson
31.01966-04-23232°20'N / 95°34'W32°20'N / 95°34'W00250K0Henderson
31.11987-11-15331°36'N / 95°42'W31°45'N / 95°38'W10.50 Miles250 Yards15925.0M0Anderson
31.71999-05-04231°47'N / 94°53'W31°39'N / 94°44'W13.30 Miles200 Yards0000Nacogdoches
 Brief Description: Numerous trees blown over or snapped. No structures in the area. This tornado entered Nacogdoches county from Cherokee County, TX.
33.21968-12-27231°54'N / 94°42'W1.00 Mile17 Yards000K0Rusk
33.51981-05-18231°45'N / 94°45'W1.00 Mile100 Yards000K0Nacogdoches
34.01981-05-09331°57'N / 95°54'W32°03'N / 95°47'W9.90 Miles100 Yards00250K0Anderson
34.21991-11-19232°26'N / 95°21'W32°29'N / 95°17'W7.00 Miles150 Yards00250K0Smith
35.01965-02-11231°30'N / 95°03'W31°30'N / 95°00'W3.00 Miles33 Yards01250K0Cherokee
35.41961-11-22331°50'N / 94°40'W31°55'N / 94°40'W5.70 Miles150 Yards00250K0Rusk
35.81957-04-26332°23'N / 94°54'W1.00 Mile33 Yards0025K0Gregg
36.11971-05-10231°50'N / 94°40'W0.10 Mile67 Yards003K0Nacogdoches
36.11961-11-22232°22'N / 94°52'W2.50 Miles100 Yards0025K0Gregg
36.11990-02-09231°42'N / 94°50'W31°43'N / 94°37'W14.00 Miles100 Yards010K0Nacogdoches
36.41999-05-04232°23'N / 94°53'W32°23'N / 94°53'W1.80 Miles100 Yards006.0M0Gregg
 Brief Description: Numerous homes and businesses damages. This tornado continued into Rusk County, TX then reentered Gregg County, TX.
36.41999-05-04232°23'N / 94°53'W32°23'N / 94°53'W0.30 Mile150 Yards0000Rusk
 Brief Description: Open field with no structures.
36.41999-05-04232°23'N / 94°53'W32°23'N / 94°53'W0.10 Mile100 Yards0025K0Gregg
 Brief Description: Minor damage to homes and a school lost a few shingles. This tornado is continued from the Gregg County to Rusk County, TX tornado event.
36.51987-11-15232°25'N / 95°07'W32°32'N / 95°05'W6.00 Miles300 Yards00250K0Smith
37.61981-05-09232°26'N / 95°00'W32°26'N / 94°52'W7.70 Miles73 Yards0025K0Gregg
37.91981-05-18231°43'N / 94°45'W31°42'N / 94°38'W7.10 Miles150 Yards000K0Nacogdoches
38.01968-06-24232°30'N / 95°25'W0.50 Mile33 Yards003K0Smith
38.11991-11-19232°31'N / 95°17'W2.50 Miles100 Yards0025K0Smith
38.71962-03-24232°31'N / 95°23'W1.00 Mile50 Yards00250K0Smith
38.91967-04-13231°43'N / 95°52'W31°37'N / 95°47'W8.60 Miles300 Yards0025K0Leon
40.71999-05-04232°23'N / 94°53'W32°25'N / 94°42'W8.90 Miles150 Yards0219.0M0Gregg
 Brief Description: Major damage to homes and businesses. Stoneridge Apartment complex lost portions of its roof and walls collapsed. The complex was condemned. This tornado is separate from the Gree County to Rusk County to Gregg County tornado event which occurred at the same time.
40.91957-04-26332°29'N / 94°43'W32°21'N / 94°54'W14.20 Miles50 Yards0025K0Gregg
41.81979-04-11232°15'N / 95°54'W32°22'N / 95°48'W10.00 Miles150 Yards0025K0Henderson
42.01979-04-11232°22'N / 95°48'W32°24'N / 95°46'W3.30 Miles150 Yards003K0Van Zandt
42.11983-12-10231°37'N / 94°43'W31°38'N / 94°37'W8.00 Miles50 Yards032.5M0Nacogdoches
42.61989-05-17231°29'N / 94°48'W31°36'N / 94°40'W13.00 Miles400 Yards082.5M0Nacogdoches
43.31954-05-02232°32'N / 94°57'W32°32'N / 94°57'W000K0Gregg
43.51990-02-09231°43'N / 94°37'W31°49'N / 94°30'W11.00 Miles100 Yards000K0Nacogdoches
43.81971-05-10231°35'N / 94°40'W0.10 Mile50 Yards003K0Nacogdoches
43.91971-12-14232°33'N / 94°58'W0.30 Mile20 Yards0025K0Gregg
44.11965-05-09232°23'N / 95°50'W2.50 Miles33 Yards0025K0Van Zandt
45.21965-05-09232°35'N / 95°31'W0.30 Mile33 Yards0025K0Smith
45.31961-11-02232°26'N / 94°46'W32°29'N / 94°44'W4.30 Miles17 Yards003K0Gregg
45.61957-04-26232°27'N / 94°44'W0.20 Mile50 Yards000K0Gregg
46.11961-03-26231°19'N / 95°27'W1.50 Miles100 Yards01250K0Houston
46.21988-04-01332°33'N / 94°55'W32°35'N / 94°55'W2.00 Miles440 Yards002.5M0Gregg
46.31958-05-03332°21'N / 95°13'W32°34'N / 94°14'W59.20 Miles440 Yards00250K0Gregg
46.42003-04-06231°25'N / 94°56'W31°26'N / 94°39'W13.70 Miles440 Yards002.5M0Angelina
 Brief Description: A classic supercell thunderstorm moved northeastward across Angelina County, TX into Nacogdoches County, TX producing a strong tornado. Numerous structures were damaged near Central, TX, northwest of Lufkin, TX. Otherwise damage was confined to uprooted and snapped trees.
46.61989-05-17231°17'N / 94°55'W31°29'N / 94°48'W12.00 Miles400 Yards032.5M0Nacogdoches
47.22003-04-06232°18'N / 94°36'W32°18'N / 94°31'W4.90 Miles220 Yards062.3M0Rusk
 Brief Description: A supercell storm moved across the northeast part of the county. About 20 wood frame and mobile homes were damaged. Six (6) mobile homes were totally destroyed. Numerous trees were twisted, broken and uprooted. This tornado remained in Rusk County.
47.51999-05-04232°26'N / 94°40'W32°26'N / 94°40'W0.80 Mile75 Yards0000Harrison
 Brief Description: Wooded region and open field.
47.91990-05-30232°17'N / 94°32'W0.20 Mile10 Yards000K0Rusk
48.92003-04-06231°27'N / 94°44'W31°34'N / 94°31'W13.80 Miles220 Yards0000Nacogdoches
 Brief Description: A classic supercell thunderstorm moved northeastward across Angelina County, TX into Nacogdoches County, TX producing a strong tornado. Damage was confined to uprooted and snapped trees.
49.51961-03-27331°43'N / 94°35'W31°44'N / 94°21'W13.80 Miles200 Yards24250K0Nacogdoches
49.61981-05-13232°42'N / 95°19'W32°40'N / 95°13'W6.50 Miles50 Yards0025K0Wood
49.91954-07-18332°19'N / 94°31'W0.80 Mile880 Yards0025K0Rusk
49.91974-03-20331°21'N / 94°49'W000K0Angelina


* 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.


 
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