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Kerrville, TX Tornado History — 32 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Kerrville, TX had?

Kerrville has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Kerrville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kerrville was an EF1 on May 25, 2015.

When is tornado season in Kerrville?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kerrville, with 16 on record. April through June account for 20 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Kerrville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
32
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
3.1% of total
Peak Month
May
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Kerrville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 4
1970s 7
1980s 6
1990s 7
2000s 4
2010s 1

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 17
EF1 8
EF2 6
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 1
Mar 5
Apr 1
May 16
Jun 3
Jul 1
Aug 1
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 2
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Kerrville been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Kerrville from any of the 32 tornadoes since 1950, though 17 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Kerrville

Costliest Tornado
F2 on March 30, 1976 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on November 3, 1959 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on March 30, 1976 — 15.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 25, 2015.

What the record shows near Kerrville

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Kerrville, with 7 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Kerrville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Kerrville, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kerrville is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Kerrville has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Kerrville, TX had?
Since 1950, 32 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kerrville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Kerrville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kerrville, with 16 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 Kerrville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kerrville was an EF1 on May 25, 2015.
How do I get tornado warnings for Kerrville?
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