How many tornadoes has Austin, TX had?
Austin has had 120 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Austin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Austin was an EF1 on April 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Austin?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Austin, with 32 on record. April through June account for 52 of the 120 tornadoes on record near Austin.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
120
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
5.0% of total
Peak Month
May
32 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Austin
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
1
2022
2
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
2
2017
5
2016
0
2015
8
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
14
1970s
20
1980s
16
1990s
13
2000s
22
2010s
17
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
48
EF1
50
EF2
16
EF3
5
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
17
Apr
16
May
32
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
8
Sep
11
Oct
6
Nov
11
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Austin
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Austin since 1950, across 3 events. 78 injuries have been reported across all events. 1997 was the deadliest year on record near Austin.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which caused 1 fatality along a 5.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Austin
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on May 27, 1997 — 1 fatality, 5.6 mi path, 440 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 10, 1980 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on April 24, 1957 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 30, 1954 — 139.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 28, 2024.
What the record shows near Austin
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Austin, with 22 of the 120 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Austin record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Austin, 98 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Austin is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Austin has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 8, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Austin, TX had?
Since 1950, 120 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Austin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Austin?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Austin was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Austin?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Austin, with 32 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.
Has Austin been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Austin, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Austin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Austin was an EF1 on April 28, 2024.
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