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Cibolo, TX Tornado History — 90 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Cibolo, TX had?

Cibolo has had 90 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Cibolo?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cibolo was an EF0 on October 26, 2023.

When is tornado season in Cibolo?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cibolo, with 24 on record. April through June account for 33 of the 90 tornadoes on record near Cibolo.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
90
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.4% of total
Peak Month
May
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Cibolo

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 0
2024 0
2023 5
2022 0
2021 1
2020 1
2019 0
2018 0
2017 5
2016 0
2015 4
2014 0
2013 2
2012 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 2

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Cibolo since December 29, 2025

These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary July 15, 2026
3 W Shavano Park, Bexar County, TX
Video showed tornado crossing 1604. Power flashes and debris on video. Time estimated by radar. (EWX)
Preliminary EF1° May 27, 2026
3 N New Berlin, Guadalupe County, TX
A tornado survey team found damage that supported the existence of a short-lived EF-1 tornado. The tornado may have started just east of Linne Road. The most significan (EWX)

Within 25 miles of Cibolo. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 19
1970s 11
1980s 12
1990s 8
2000s 10
2010s 13
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 41
EF1 29
EF2 16
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 11
Mar 7
Apr 6
May 24
Jun 3
Jul 6
Aug 4
Sep 12
Oct 9
Nov 4
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Cibolo

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cibolo since 1950, across 2 events. 31 injuries have been reported across all events. 1988 was the deadliest year on record near Cibolo.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Cibolo

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 28, 1953 — 1 fatality, 4.9 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 17, 1988 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on December 1, 1953 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 3, 1958 — 21.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 26, 2023.

What the record shows near Cibolo

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Cibolo, with 19 of the 90 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Cibolo record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Cibolo, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cibolo is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Cibolo has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 5, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Cibolo, TX had?
Since 1950, 90 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cibolo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cibolo?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cibolo was an F3 on April 28, 1953, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Cibolo?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cibolo, with 24 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 Cibolo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cibolo was an EF0 on October 26, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Cibolo?
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