Eagle Pass, TX Tornado History — 11 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Eagle Pass, TX had?
Eagle Pass has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Eagle Pass?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eagle Pass was an EF3 on April 24, 2007, causing 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Eagle Pass?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eagle Pass, with 3 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Eagle Pass
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Eagle Pass since December 29, 2025
These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
Within 25 miles of Eagle Pass. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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 Eagle Pass
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Eagle Pass since 1950, across 1 event. 2 injuries have been reported across all events. 2007 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 24, 2007, which caused 7 fatalities along a 4.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Eagle Pass
About Tornadoes in Eagle Pass
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Eagle Pass, Texas has experienced 11 tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since record-keeping began in 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. The distribution of these events has been uneven across the decades, with five tornadoes occurring in the 2000s, three in the 1960s, two in the 1970s, and one in the 1980s. April has been the most active month for tornado activity in the area, accounting for three of the recorded events.
The intensity of tornadoes near Eagle Pass has varied considerably. On the Enhanced Fujita scale, which rates tornado strength based on damage indicators, the area has recorded five EF0 tornadoes, three EF1 tornadoes, two EF2 tornadoes, and one EF3 tornado. The EF scale ranges from EF0, indicating wind speeds of 65-85 mph with light damage, to EF5, with winds exceeding 200 mph and complete destruction of well-built structures.
The most significant tornado event in the Eagle Pass area occurred on April 25, 2007, when an EF3 tornado struck with a maximum width of 400 yards along a 4.0-mile path. This tornado resulted in seven fatalities and caused $80 million in property damage, making it both the deadliest and costliest tornado on record for the region. It also stands as the most recent tornado recorded within the 25-mile search radius.
The longest-tracked and widest tornado in the area's history was an F1 tornado on April 17, 1966, which traveled 17.5 miles with a maximum width of 1,000 yards. This event caused $275,000 in property damage but resulted in no fatalities. While tornadoes can occur throughout the year across much of the United States, the concentration of April events in Eagle Pass reflects the broader national pattern of increased springtime tornado activity, when atmospheric conditions most favor the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.