Medina County, Texas tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: April 28, 2021, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 27
StrongestF3Apr 29, 1975
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries30whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 6Apr: 4May: 6Jun: 0Jul: 2Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 3Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 6 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 0: 4: 13 PM: 1: 0: 16 PM: 5: 5: 19 PM: 4: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 2: 2: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 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
9
EF1
12
EF2
5
EF3
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

F3, April 29, 1975

3 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F3, April 29, 1975

8.3 mile path Longest path

22.4 miles, F1

April 15, 1973, whole path Widest

600 yards, EF1

April 28, 2021
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 28, 2021EF11.82 mi600 yd00
Oct 30, 2015EF02.78 mi100 yd00
Mar 19, 2012EF17 mi50 yd00
Mar 19, 2012EF23.5 mi440 yd00
Jul 19, 2011EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 26, 2007EF00.5 mi40 yd00
Mar 26, 2007EF00.5 mi30 yd00
Mar 26, 2007EF03 mi30 yd00
Aug 11, 2003F10.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 7, 2002F21 mi100 yd00
Mar 19, 2002F10.3 mi50 yd00
Oct 12, 2001F21.2 mi500 yd025
Oct 12, 2001F13 mi200 yd00
May 19, 2000F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 19, 2000F03 mi100 yd00
Feb 25, 1998F01 mi200 yd00
Sep 11, 1990F00.2 mi10 yd00
Aug 11, 1980F11.5 mi40 yd00
Aug 10, 1980F11 mi40 yd00
May 2, 1978F10.1 mi13 yd00
Apr 29, 1975F38.3 mi500 yd35
Apr 15, 1973F122.4 mi200 yd00
May 14, 1970F15.1 mi13 yd00
May 14, 1970F20.5 mi440 yd00
Sep 20, 1967F11 mi300 yd00
Cities

Cities in Medina County

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.