Bexar County, Texas tornadoes

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72confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: October 26, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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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.

The record

At a glance

Total721950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthMay14 of 72
StrongestF4Apr 28, 1953
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries64whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

140 Jan: 1Feb: 8Mar: 13Apr: 7May: 14Jun: 2Jul: 4Aug: 4Sep: 8Oct: 5Nov: 5Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 14 of 72 tornadoes.

By time of day

150 12 AM: 1: 3: 23 AM: 5: 3: 36 AM: 1: 3: 29 AM: 1: 1: 012 PM: 2: 0: 23 PM: 4: 5: 36 PM: 6: 15: 19 PM: 2: 4: 312 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 2: 21960: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 2: 1: 21970: 3: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11980: 3: 2: 0: 0: 6: 0: 0: 0: 3: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 4: 0: 7: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 4: 1: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 1: 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. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
31
EF1
25
EF2
14
EF3
1
EF4
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, April 28, 1953

2 deaths, 15 injuries Strongest

F4, April 28, 1953

1 mile path Longest path

21 miles, F2

May 3, 1958, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F4

April 28, 1953
Every tornado

All 72 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 26, 2023EF05.17 mi150 yd00
May 24, 2020EF10.47 mi50 yd00
Feb 19, 2017EF13 mi200 yd00
Feb 19, 2017EF01.61 mi100 yd00
Feb 19, 2017EF24.64 mi600 yd00
May 23, 2015EF10.4 mi150 yd00
May 25, 2013EF00.4 mi100 yd00
Mar 19, 2012EF00.25 mi10 yd00
Mar 19, 2012EF00.75 mi10 yd00
Mar 19, 2012EF25 mi100 yd04
Jan 25, 2012EF00.26 mi30 yd00
Oct 9, 2011EF11.89 mi50 yd00
Jul 24, 2008EF00.29 mi30 yd00
Jul 15, 2007EF10.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 16, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Nov 16, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Nov 16, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Dec 30, 2002F00.2 mi20 yd00
Mar 19, 2002F10.5 mi60 yd00
Mar 19, 2002F21.5 mi50 yd030
Mar 19, 2002F11 mi50 yd00
Mar 19, 2002F00.5 mi20 yd00
Mar 19, 2002F10.5 mi20 yd00
Mar 19, 2002F00.5 mi20 yd00
Oct 23, 2000F00.5 mi100 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 14, 20262 ENE San AntonioNot yet rated
Jul 15, 20264 SSE China GroveNot yet rated
Jul 15, 20263 W Shavano ParkNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.