Bastrop County, Texas tornadoes

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35 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: March 21, 2022, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

At a glance

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay12 of 35
StrongestF3Apr 7, 1980
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries11whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Bastrop County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 3Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 6May: 12Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 3Nov: 3Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 12 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 1: 2: 012 PM: 2: 7: 33 PM: 3: 3: 66 PM: 3: 0: 19 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 4: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 2: 1: 2: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
6
EF2
7
EF3
3
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, April 7, 1980

1 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F3, April 7, 1980

31.7 mile path Longest path

40.5 miles, F2

April 26, 1957, whole path Widest

880 yards, F3

April 24, 1957

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 21, 2022EF05.53 mi50 yd00
Mar 21, 2022EF211.97 mi500 yd00
May 28, 2021EF01.38 mi50 yd00
May 12, 2020EFU0.05 mi20 yd00
May 12, 2020EF02.6 mi20 yd00
May 23, 2017EF01.81 mi200 yd00
May 25, 2015EF13.05 mi440 yd01
May 23, 2015EF10.81 mi200 yd00
May 26, 2014EF00.5 mi30 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF02.86 mi30 yd00
Mar 25, 2005F00.2 mi100 yd00
Nov 12, 2000F00.3 mi20 yd00
Nov 12, 2000F01 mi30 yd00
Oct 17, 1998F10.2 mi100 yd00
Oct 17, 1998F10.1 mi100 yd01
May 13, 1994F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 13, 1994F00.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 28, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 17, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jan 14, 1991F25 mi60 yd00
Jan 14, 1991F00.2 mi20 yd00
Aug 10, 1980F011.1 mi27 yd00
Aug 10, 1980F011.7 mi50 yd00
Aug 10, 1980F218.8 mi77 yd00
Apr 7, 1980F331.7 mi100 yd15

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.