Refugio County, Texas tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: July 25, 2020, EFU. 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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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

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 25
StrongestF3Nov 8, 1963
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

June is the peak month, with 6 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 6: 312 PM: 1: 3: 23 PM: 2: 0: 06 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 10:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 2: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 4: 0: 1: 1: 1: 3: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 1: 0: 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
21
EF1
1
EF2
1
EF3
1
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F3, November 8, 1963

1 mile path Longest path

11.2 miles, F2

May 18, 1965, whole path Widest

150 yards, EF0

May 10, 2012
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 25, 2020EFU0.1 mi25 yd00
Mar 28, 2018EF00.92 mi75 yd00
Apr 16, 2015EF00.11 mi50 yd00
Apr 16, 2015EF00.11 mi50 yd00
Apr 16, 2015EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Jun 25, 2014EF00.37 mi50 yd00
Apr 29, 2013EF00.22 mi10 yd00
May 10, 2012EF03.7 mi150 yd00
Sep 15, 2010EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Jun 30, 2010EF00.13 mi30 yd00
Jun 30, 2010EF07.07 mi30 yd00
Jun 2, 2010EF00.25 mi20 yd00
Dec 17, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd01
May 28, 1992F10.2 mi20 yd00
May 28, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Aug 11, 1981F00.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 3, 1970F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 22, 1967F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 22, 1967F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 22, 1967F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 18, 1965F211.2 mi100 yd00
Nov 8, 1963F00.5 mi17 yd00
Nov 8, 1963F31 mi50 yd01
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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.