January 4
- 1946 – Several strong tornadoes hit Texas. An F4 tornado killed 15 people and injured 60 in and near Palestine. Another F4 tornado devastated Nacogdoches, killing 10 people, injuring 200, and destroying about 150 homes. Three others were killed by an F3 tornado in Clawson and another two by a tornado in Limestone County. Damage totaled $2.55 million.