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Converse, TX Tornado History — 99 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Converse, TX had?

Converse has had 99 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Converse?

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

When is tornado season in Converse?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Converse, with 23 on record. April through June account for 36 of the 99 tornadoes on record near Converse.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
99
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
5.1% of total
Peak Month
May
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Converse

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 0
2024 0
2023 4
2022 0
2021 1
2020 2
2019 0
2018 0
2017 5
2016 0
2015 3
2014 0
2013 2
2012 3
2011 1
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 Converse 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Converse. 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 15
1980s 12
1990s 7
2000s 15
2010s 14
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 44
EF1 31
EF2 19
EF3 4
EF4 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 11
Mar 8
Apr 10
May 23
Jun 3
Jul 6
Aug 4
Sep 12
Oct 10
Nov 6
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Converse

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Converse since 1950, across 3 events. 46 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Converse.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 1953, which caused 2 fatalities along a 1.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Converse

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 1953 — 2 fatalities, 1.0 mi path, 1,760 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
F1 on April 15, 1973 — 22.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 26, 2023.

What the record shows near Converse

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Converse, with 19 of the 99 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Converse record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Converse, 75 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Converse is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Converse has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Converse, TX had?
Since 1950, 99 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Converse. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Converse?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Converse was an F4 on April 28, 1953, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Converse?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Converse, with 23 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 Converse been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Converse, 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 Converse?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Converse was an EF0 on October 26, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Converse?
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