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Kingsville, TX Tornado History — 107 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Kingsville, TX had?

Kingsville has had 107 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Kingsville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingsville was an Unrated on October 13, 2022.

When is tornado season in Kingsville?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingsville, with 24 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 107 tornadoes on record near Kingsville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
107
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
1.9% of total
Peak Month
September
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Kingsville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 2
2021 0
2020 1
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 3
2015 3
2014 2
2013 3
2012 3
2011 2
2010 3
2009 1
2008 1
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 31
1970s 15
1980s 7
1990s 14
2000s 10
2010s 19
2020s 3

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 67
EF1 28
EF2 8
EF3 2
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 5
May 16
Jun 18
Jul 7
Aug 20
Sep 24
Oct 10
Nov 2
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Kingsville

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Kingsville since 1950, across 2 events. 47 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Kingsville.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on June 24, 1970, which caused 1 fatality along a 1.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Kingsville

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on June 24, 1970 — 1 fatality, 1.5 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on January 9, 2011 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 27, 2014 — 650 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on January 9, 2011 — 23.3 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on October 13, 2022.

What the record shows near Kingsville

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Kingsville, with 31 of the 107 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Kingsville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Kingsville, 95 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kingsville is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 2 near Kingsville are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Kingsville has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Kingsville, TX had?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kingsville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Kingsville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Kingsville was an F3 on June 24, 1970, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Kingsville?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kingsville, with 24 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 Kingsville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kingsville was an Unrated on October 13, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Kingsville?
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