Mission Bend, TX Tornado History — 191 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Mission Bend, TX had?
Mission Bend has had 191 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Mission Bend?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mission Bend was an EF1 on November 24, 2025.
When is tornado season in Mission Bend?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mission Bend, with 32 on record. April through June account for 64 of the 191 tornadoes on record near Mission Bend.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mission Bend
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Mission Bend
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Mission Bend and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on November 24, 2025 and the most recent on November 24, 2025. It is already counted in the Mission Bend totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Broadcast media reported damage along Summer Grove Circle. Trees had fallen onto cars and homes in the area. (HGX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Mission Bend
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mission Bend since 1950, across 6 events. 230 injuries have been reported across all events. 1986 was the deadliest year on record near Mission Bend.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on February 5, 1986, which caused 2 fatalities along a 5.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mission Bend
What the record shows near Mission Bend
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Mission Bend, with 48 of the 191 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Mission Bend record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mission Bend, 162 reached EF0 or EF1 and 29 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mission Bend is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Mission Bend has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 15, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.