San Augustine County, Texas tornadoes

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21 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 24, 2019, EF2. 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

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 21
StrongestF3Mar 20, 1974
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries42whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 2Feb: 3Mar: 5Apr: 6May: 2Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 6 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 33 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 0: 2: 19 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 1: 03 PM: 2: 1: 16 PM: 3: 1: 19 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 AM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 3: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 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
4
EF1
9
EF2
4
EF3
4

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, March 20, 1974

1 deaths, 9 injuries Strongest

F3, March 20, 1974

85.2 mile path Longest path

85.2 miles, F3

March 20, 1974, whole path Widest

1,100 yards, EF2

April 24, 2019

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 24, 2019EF28.52 mi1,100 yd00
Apr 2, 2017EF16.36 mi310 yd00
Apr 30, 2016EF13.14 mi380 yd00
Mar 11, 2012EF03.59 mi50 yd00
Apr 4, 2003F03.9 mi25 yd00
Mar 30, 2002F349 mi440 yd06
Mar 2, 1999F25.5 mi150 yd00
Nov 28, 1997F11.9 mi23 yd00
May 3, 1991F10.2 mi10 yd00
Feb 19, 1991F10.2 mi10 yd00
Feb 19, 1991F25 mi200 yd00
Feb 19, 1991F35 mi300 yd00
May 12, 1990F10.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 27, 1990F10.2 mi10 yd00
Jan 19, 1990F00.2 mi10 yd00
Mar 17, 1987F08 mi50 yd00
Mar 20, 1974F385.2 mi200 yd19
Jan 19, 1974F30.8 mi400 yd02
Jun 24, 1968F10.8 mi100 yd00
Aug 10, 1962F11 mi23 yd00
Apr 30, 1954F268.8 mi883 yd025

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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.