San Patricio County, Texas tornadoes

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59confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: August 25, 2022, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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The record

At a glance

Total591950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMay13 of 59

StrongestF3Oct 22, 1954

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries43whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 13 of 59 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 12:00 PM. 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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

All 59 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
Aug 25, 2022	EFU	0.05 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 20, 2021	EF0	0.01 mi	20 yd	0
May 30, 2016	EF0	0.55 mi	25 yd	0
May 15, 2015	EF0	1.38 mi	50 yd	3
May 26, 2014	EF0	0.12 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 29, 2013	EF0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 29, 2013	EF0	1.66 mi	20 yd	0
May 10, 2012	EF1	7.45 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 16, 2012	EF0	0.66 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 16, 2012	EF0	1.05 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 16, 2012	EF1	2.01 mi	500 yd	0
Jun 2, 2010	EF1	7.57 mi	440 yd	0
Jun 3, 2009	EF0	0.69 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 23, 2008	EF0	0.66 mi	25 yd	0
Jul 23, 2008	EF0	1.6 mi	20 yd	0
Mar 10, 2008	EF0	0.25 mi	50 yd	0
Mar 10, 2008	EF0	0.34 mi	100 yd	0
Sep 29, 2007	EF1	1.19 mi	100 yd	0
Jul 25, 2007	EF0	0.53 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 4, 2006	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 20, 2005	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0
May 13, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 13, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Sep 14, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	30 yd	0
Dec 17, 1995	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 25, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 18, 1992	F1	3 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 7, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
May 5, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 28, 1991	F0	2 mi	23 yd	0
Mar 23, 1983	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 29, 1981	F1	0.2 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 12, 1981	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 10, 1980	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0
Aug 9, 1980	F2	1 mi	40 yd	0
Jul 31, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	13 yd	0
Jul 14, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 9, 1976	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 9, 1976	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 26, 1976	F2	0.5 mi	40 yd	1
Jun 13, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Nov 26, 1969	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 16, 1969	F3	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Oct 8, 1968	F0	0.2 mi	17 yd	0
Oct 7, 1968	F1	2 mi	17 yd	0
Sep 22, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0
Sep 21, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 3, 1967	F1	0.5 mi	33 yd	0
May 3, 1967	F1	0.2 mi	33 yd	0
May 15, 1965	F2	0.1 mi	17 yd	0
Sep 9, 1963	F0	1 mi	17 yd	0
Sep 17, 1962	F1	0.8 mi	27 yd	0
Aug 20, 1962	F2	1.5 mi	43 yd	0
Apr 29, 1961	F2	16 mi	17 yd	0
Oct 16, 1960	F2	5.9 mi	100 yd	11
Sep 24, 1960	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Nov 2, 1959	F0	1 mi	47 yd	0
Jun 19, 1956	F1	0.5 mi	300 yd	3
Oct 22, 1954	F3	20.5 mi	333 yd	25

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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.