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Canyon Lake, TX Tornado History — 67 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Canyon Lake, TX had?

Canyon Lake has had 67 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Canyon Lake?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Canyon Lake was an EF1 on October 24, 2025.

When is tornado season in Canyon Lake?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Canyon Lake, with 19 on record. April through June account for 27 of the 67 tornadoes on record near Canyon Lake.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
67
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
4.5% of total
Peak Month
May
19 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Canyon Lake

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 3
2024 0
2023 3
2022 0
2021 1
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 4
2016 0
2015 5
2014 0
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 3

What storm spotters reported near Canyon Lake

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Canyon Lake and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 11, 2025 and the most recent on October 24, 2025. They are already counted in the Canyon Lake totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° October 25, 2025
4 SW Kendalia, Kendall County, TX
An NWS storm survey team concluded a tornado caused EF-1 damage from 4 SW of Kendalia in Kendall County to 3 SSE of Fischer in Comal County. There was damage along a 20 (EWX)
EF0° June 12, 2025
5 S Wimberley, Hays County, TX
Southwest Hays County Tornado 2 rated EF0. The track of the second tornado was estimated through a combination of information gathered by the survey team and through ra (EWX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 11
1970s 11
1980s 3
1990s 7
2000s 12
2010s 10
2020s 7

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 32
EF1 20
EF2 11
EF3 3
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 4
Mar 9
Apr 6
May 19
Jun 2
Jul 2
Aug 4
Sep 4
Oct 8
Nov 7
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Canyon Lake

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Canyon Lake since 1950, across 1 event. 29 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Canyon Lake.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 28, 1953, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Canyon Lake

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 28, 1953 — 1 fatality, 4.9 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 10, 1980 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 21, 1966 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 10, 1980 — 47.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 24, 2025.

What the record shows near Canyon Lake

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Canyon Lake, with 12 of the 67 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Canyon Lake record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Canyon Lake, 52 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Canyon Lake is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Canyon Lake is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Canyon Lake has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 5, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Canyon Lake, TX had?
Since 1950, 67 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Canyon Lake. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Canyon Lake?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Canyon Lake was an F3 on April 28, 1953, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Canyon Lake?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Canyon Lake, with 19 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 Canyon Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Canyon Lake was an EF1 on October 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Canyon Lake?
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