Yes. In fact northeastern Texas is in Tornado Alley.
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 tornado that hit Waco, Texas struck in 1953.
The last tornado to hit Kileen was an EF1 on May 25, 2007.
Yes. McAllen, Texas has been hit by a few weak tornadoes.
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.
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.
In terms of actual type, the tornado that hit near Taylor was probably a supercell tornado. In terms of strength, it was rated F2.
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 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.