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Kyle, TX Tornado History — 99 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Kyle, TX had?

Kyle has had 99 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Kyle?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kyle was an EF1 on October 24, 2025.

When is tornado season in Kyle?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kyle, with 24 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 99 tornadoes on record near Kyle.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
99
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
2.0% of total
Peak Month
May
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Kyle

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 3
2024 0
2023 3
2022 1
2021 1
2020 1
2019 0
2018 1
2017 2
2016 0
2015 6
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 3

What storm spotters reported near Kyle

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Kyle and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 11, 2025 and the most recent on June 11, 2025. It is already counted in the Kyle totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 12, 2025
5 S Wimberley, Hays County, TX
Southwest Hays County Tornado 2 rated EF0. The track of the second tornado was estimated through a combination of information gathered by the survey team and through ra (EWX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 18
1970s 19
1980s 11
1990s 10
2000s 19
2010s 9
2020s 9

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 49
EF1 32
EF2 15
EF3 1
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 3
Mar 11
Apr 9
May 24
Jun 7
Jul 2
Aug 8
Sep 10
Oct 10
Nov 12
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Kyle

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Kyle since 1950, across 1 event. 49 injuries have been reported across all events. 1997 was the deadliest year on record near Kyle.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which caused 1 fatality along a 5.6-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Kyle

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on May 27, 1997 — 1 fatality, 5.6 mi path, 440 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 10, 1980 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 21, 1966 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on August 10, 1980 — 47.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 24, 2025.

What the record shows near Kyle

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Kyle, with 19 of the 99 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Kyle record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Kyle, 81 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kyle is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Kyle is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Kyle has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 6, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Kyle, TX had?
Since 1950, 99 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kyle. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Kyle?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Kyle was an F4 on May 27, 1997, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Kyle?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kyle, 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.
Has Kyle been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Kyle, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Kyle?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kyle was an EF1 on October 24, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Kyle?
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