Cameron County, Texas tornadoes

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68 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: October 27, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total681950 to 2025

Per year0.9average since 1950

Peak monthMay15 of 68

StrongestF3May 12, 1969

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries12whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 15 of 68 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 11:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

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

All 68 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Oct 27, 2025	EFU	0.01 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2025	EF0	0.14 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 8, 2024	EFU	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 15, 2023	EFU	0.04 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 2023	EF1	0.45 mi	200 yd	1	11
Jul 26, 2020	EF0	3.43 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 26, 2019	EF0	0.01 mi	15 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 2017	EF0	0.1 mi	1 yd	0	0
May 11, 2012	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 2012	EF0	0.05 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 12, 2010	EF0	0.11 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 2010	EF0	0.38 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 2010	EF0	0.05 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 18, 2010	EF0	0.01 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 7, 2008	EF0	0.24 mi	15 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 2008	EF0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 20, 2005	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 29, 2002	F0	1 mi	15 yd	0	0
Sep 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	15 yd	0	0
Sep 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	15 yd	0	0
Sep 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	15 yd	0	0
Sep 9, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	15 yd	0	0
May 31, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 2, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1999	F0	1.8 mi	30 yd	0	0
Nov 4, 1998	F0	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1997	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 4, 1997	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Dec 31, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 24, 1996	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 23, 1996	F0	5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 14, 1994	F0	0.2 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 14, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 14, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 23, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 29, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 17, 1989	F0	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Sep 16, 1988	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 16, 1988	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Sep 16, 1988	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 7, 1986	F0	0.2 mi	13 yd	0	0
Nov 6, 1983	F0	4 mi	200 yd	0	0
Nov 6, 1983	F0	2 mi	300 yd	0	0
Aug 9, 1980	F2	4.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	13 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 24, 1976	F0	1.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 1, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 12, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 2, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1970	F1	0.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 24, 1970	F2	25.5 mi	100 yd	0	1
May 15, 1970	F0	0.3 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 13, 1969	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 12, 1969	F3	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 12, 1969	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 12, 1969	F3	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 1968	F0	0.2 mi	13 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1968	F1	0.2 mi	17 yd	0	0
Aug 20, 1967	F1	5.4 mi	1,760 yd	0	0
Aug 20, 1967	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Feb 16, 1957	F0	1.5 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1953	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

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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.