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Alamo, TX Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Alamo, TX had?

Alamo has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Alamo?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Alamo was an EF0 on March 27, 2025.

When is tornado season in Alamo?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Alamo, with 17 on record. April through June account for 15 of the 52 tornadoes on record near Alamo.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
52
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.9% of total
Peak Month
September
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Alamo

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 2
2023 1
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 2

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 6
1970s 4
1980s 11
1990s 6
2000s 15
2010s 2
2020s 4

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 31
EF1 15
EF2 2
EF3 1
Unrated 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 4
May 6
Jun 5
Jul 7
Aug 9
Sep 17
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Alamo been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Alamo from any of the 52 tornadoes since 1950, though 24 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Alamo

Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 15, 1983 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 15, 1983 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 26, 1967 — 40.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 27, 2025.

What the record shows near Alamo

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Alamo, with 15 of the 52 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Alamo record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Alamo, 46 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Alamo is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Alamo are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Alamo has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 2, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Alamo, TX had?
Since 1950, 52 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Alamo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Alamo?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Alamo, with 17 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Alamo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Alamo was an EF0 on March 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Alamo?
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