Corpus Christi, TX Tornado History — 144 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Corpus Christi, TX had?
Corpus Christi has had 144 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Corpus Christi?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corpus Christi was an Unrated on October 13, 2022.
When is tornado season in Corpus Christi?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corpus Christi, with 28 on record. April through June account for 57 of the 144 tornadoes on record near Corpus Christi.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Corpus Christi
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 38 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Corpus Christi
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Corpus Christi since 1950, across 1 event. 74 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Corpus Christi.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on October 24, 2002, which caused 1 fatality along a 2.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Corpus Christi
What the record shows near Corpus Christi
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Corpus Christi, with 36 of the 144 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Corpus Christi record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Corpus Christi, 127 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Corpus Christi is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Corpus Christi are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Corpus Christi has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 38 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 7, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.