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Mission, TX Tornado History — 37 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Mission, TX had?

Mission has had 37 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Mission?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mission was an EF0 on March 27, 2025.

When is tornado season in Mission?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mission, with 12 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 37 tornadoes on record near Mission.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
37
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.7% of total
Peak Month
September
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Mission

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
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 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 5
1970s 2
1980s 13
1990s 5
2000s 8
2010s 1
2020s 2

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 19
EF1 14
EF2 2
EF3 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 2
May 5
Jun 4
Jul 4
Aug 7
Sep 12
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Mission been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Mission from any of the 37 tornadoes since 1950, though 23 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Mission

Costliest Tornado
F3 on March 15, 1983 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on March 15, 1983 — 900 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 26, 1967 — 40.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 27, 2025.

What the record shows near Mission

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Mission, with 13 of the 37 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Mission record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Mission, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mission is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Mission is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Mission has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Mission, TX had?
Since 1950, 37 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mission. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Mission?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mission, with 12 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 Mission?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mission was an EF0 on March 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Mission?
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