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Bay City, TX Tornado History — 108 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Bay City, TX had?

Bay City has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Bay City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bay City was an EF0 on June 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in Bay City?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bay City, with 18 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Bay City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
108
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.9% of total
Peak Month
September
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Bay City

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 10 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 1
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 5
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Bay City

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Bay City and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 11, 2025 and the most recent on June 11, 2025. It is already counted in the Bay City totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 12, 2025
4 NW Boling-Iago, Wharton County, TX
An EF-0 tornado with winds of 75 mph began just east of Burr and produced some minor tree damage along its path as it travelled west across CR 117. An older shed also h (HGX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 20
1970s 17
1980s 8
1990s 23
2000s 23
2010s 7
2020s 3

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 61
EF1 37
EF2 8
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 4
Mar 9
Apr 13
May 5
Jun 17
Jul 3
Aug 9
Sep 18
Oct 5
Nov 10
Dec 8

Casualties on Record Near Bay City

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Bay City since 1950, across 1 event. 42 injuries have been reported across all events. 1967 was the deadliest year on record near Bay City.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 20, 1967, which caused 4 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Bay City

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 20, 1967 — 4 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F0 on December 17, 1995 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on February 14, 2017 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 8, 1977 — 20.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 12, 2025.

What the record shows near Bay City

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Bay City, with 23 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Bay City record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Bay City, 98 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bay City is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Bay City has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 10 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 5, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Bay City, TX had?
Since 1950, 108 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bay City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bay City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bay City was an F3 on September 20, 1967, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Bay City?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bay City, with 18 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 Bay City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bay City was an EF0 on June 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bay City?
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