Nacogdoches County, Texas Tropical Cyclone History
Since 1871, 26 tropical cyclones have passed within 50 miles of Nacogdoches County, Texas — about one every 6.0 years. Of those, 1 were at hurricane strength at their closest approach. The most recent was Beryl (2024), which passed 29 miles away on 8 July 2024.
Storm tracks within 50 miles
How strong they get
Key facts
- Most recentBeryl (2024) — 29 mi away, 8 July 2024
- Strongest stormUnnamed Storm (1879) — 66 kt (76 mph) at its strongest within 50 miles
- Closest pass on recordBonnie (1986) — 5.1 miles
- Closest major hurricane (Cat 3+)None on record
- Passes within 25 miles8 of 26
- Peak monthAugust and September — 8 storms (31% of all)
- Most active year1955 — 2 storms
- Most active decade1950s — 5 storms
- Major hurricanes (Cat 3+) within 50 mi0
- Record span1871–2024
When storms arrive
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Activity by decade
| 1870s | 1880s | 1890s | 1900s | 1910s | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Every tropical or subtropical cyclone within 50 miles
| Storm | Closest approach | Distance | Status | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl (2024) | 8 Jul 2024 | 28.8 mi | TS / TD | 33 kt |
| Imelda (2019) | 19 Sep 2019 | 37.5 mi | TS / TD | 25 kt |
| Cindy (2017) | 22 Jun 2017 | 48.3 mi | TS / TD | 35 kt |
| Ike (2008) | 13 Sep 2008 | 40.4 mi | TS / TD | 50 kt |
| Rita (2005) | 24 Sep 2005 | 30.6 mi | TS / TD | 45 kt |
| Allison (2001) | 7 Jun 2001 | 16.5 mi | TS / TD | 20 kt |
| Jerry (1989) | 16 Oct 1989 | 8.4 mi | TS / TD | 22 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1987) | 10 Aug 1987 | 37.8 mi | TS / TD | 30 kt |
| Bonnie (1986) | 26 Jun 1986 | 5.1 mi | TS / TD | 31 kt |
| Carmen (1974) | 9 Sep 1974 | 47.0 mi | TS / TD | 25 kt |
| Debra (1959) | 26 Jul 1959 | 38.2 mi | TS / TD | 30 kt |
| Gerda (1958) | 21 Sep 1958 | 36.0 mi | TS / TD | 25 kt |
| Bertha (1957) | 10 Aug 1957 | 33.5 mi | TS / TD | 26 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1955) | 28 Aug 1955 | 36.0 mi | TS / TD | 25 kt |
| Brenda (1955) | 2 Aug 1955 | 33.4 mi | TS / TD | 25 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1949) | 5 Oct 1949 | 7.9 mi | TS / TD | 34 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1947) | 20 Sep 1947 | 34.4 mi | TS / TD | 38 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1941) | 24 Sep 1941 | 14.7 mi | TS / TD | 39 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1940) | 9 Aug 1940 | 7.1 mi | TS / TD | 37 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1926) | 27 Aug 1926 | 26.7 mi | TS / TD | 28 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1918) | 7 Aug 1918 | 17.9 mi | TS / TD | 50 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1891) | 6 Jul 1891 | 8.6 mi | TS / TD | 52 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1888) | 6 Jul 1888 | 47.8 mi | TS / TD | 32 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1882) | 15 Sep 1882 | 40.1 mi | TS / TD | 31 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1879) | 23 Aug 1879 | 36.8 mi | TS / TD | 60 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1871) | 10 Jun 1871 | 26.4 mi | TS / TD | 37 kt |
Post-tropical and extratropical passes
A further 1 system passed within 50 miles after losing tropical characteristics. These are excluded from the counts above because they were no longer tropical cyclones at their closest approach — but several were highly damaging, so they are listed here.
| Storm | Status | Closest approach | Distance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison (1989) | Post-tropical | 1 Jul 1989 | 28.8 mi | 20 kt |
How Nacogdoches County, Texas compares
Among the 2,208 U.S. counties and county-equivalents that have recorded at least one tropical cyclone within 50 miles, Nacogdoches County, Texas ranks #627 — more exposed than 71.6% of them. Within Texas it ranks #54 of 223, against a state average of 15.7 storms per county.
Notable storms
- Cat 1 Unnamed Storm (1879) passed 37 miles away on 23 August 1879 as a hurricane, reaching 66 kt (76 mph) while within 50 miles.
- TS / TD Ike (2008) passed 40 miles away on 13 September 2008 as a tropical storm, reaching 61 kt (70 mph) while within 50 miles.
- TS / TD Unnamed Storm (1918) passed 18 miles away on 7 August 1918 as a tropical storm, reaching 57 kt (66 mph) while within 50 miles.
- TS / TD Rita (2005) passed 31 miles away on 24 September 2005 as a tropical storm, reaching 55 kt (63 mph) while within 50 miles.
25 of the 26 storms made a documented landfall somewhere along their track.
How often to expect a storm
A return interval of 6.0 years does not mean storms arrive on a schedule. It is simply 26 storms spread over the 155 years from 1871 to 2025. 1 separate year saw more than one storm pass within 50 miles while decades have gone by with none. The longest recorded quiet stretch was 27 years, between 1891 and 1918. It has been 1 year since the last one; 20 of the 24 gaps in this record were longer than that.
Common questions
How many hurricanes have hit Nacogdoches County, Texas?
1 tropical cyclones have passed within 50 miles of Nacogdoches County, Texas at hurricane strength since 1871. Counting all tropical cyclones — including tropical storms and depressions — the total is 26.
When was the last hurricane in Nacogdoches County, Texas?
Unnamed Storm (1879), on 23 August 1879, passing 37 miles away — 147 years ago. The most recent tropical cyclone of any strength was Beryl (2024) in 2024.
What was the strongest storm to affect Nacogdoches County, Texas?
Unnamed Storm (1879), which reached 66 kt (76 mph) while within 50 miles; its closest approach was 37 miles.
How often do hurricanes hit Nacogdoches County, Texas?
On average, one tropical cyclone passes within 50 miles every 6.0 years — 26 storms over the 155 years from 1871 to 2025, the end of the HURDAT2 record. That is a historical average, not a schedule or a forecast.
Nearby counties
Nacogdoches County, Texas borders or sits close to 5 other counties with a published storm record. Angelina County, Texas has 26 on record.