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Eagle Pass, TX Tornado History — 11 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Eagle Pass, TX had?

Eagle Pass has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to 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. April through June account for 6 of the 11 tornadoes on record near Eagle Pass.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
9.1% of total
Peak Month
April
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

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.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Eagle Pass since December 29, 2025

This 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary May 26, 2026
5 N Quemado, Maverick County, TX
Corrects previous tornado report from 7 N Quemado. Brief tornado reported 1 mile SSE of US 277. (EWX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 3
1970s 2
1980s 1
2000s 5

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 5
EF1 3
EF2 2
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 3
May 3
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 3
Dec 0

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 near Eagle Pass.

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

Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on April 24, 2007 — 7 fatalities, 4.0 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 24, 2007 — $80.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on April 17, 1966 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on April 17, 1966 — 17.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF3 on April 24, 2007 — 7 fatalities.

What the record shows near Eagle Pass

The 2000s are the busiest decade on record so far near Eagle Pass, with 5 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Eagle Pass record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Eagle Pass, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Eagle Pass is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Eagle Pass has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Eagle Pass, TX had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Eagle Pass. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Eagle Pass?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Eagle Pass was an EF3 on April 24, 2007, which caused 7 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Eagle Pass?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eagle Pass, with 3 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 Eagle Pass?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eagle Pass was an EF3 on April 24, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for Eagle Pass?
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