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San Angelo, TX Tornado History — 82 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has San Angelo, TX had?

San Angelo has had 82 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near San Angelo?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Angelo was an Unrated on April 19, 2025.

When is tornado season in San Angelo?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Angelo, with 48 on record. April through June account for 74 of the 82 tornadoes on record near San Angelo.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
82
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.9% of total
Peak Month
May
48 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near San Angelo

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 2
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 2
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 5
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near San Angelo

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of San Angelo and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 19, 2025 and the most recent on April 19, 2025. They are already counted in the San Angelo totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

April 20, 2025
2 N Grape Creek, Tom Green County, TX
Brief tornado occurred that damaged numerous trees... and uprooted at least two trees. The tornado also blew off many roof shingles from a house... uplifted metal roofi (SJT)
April 19, 2025
1 N Water Valley, Tom Green County, TX
Brief tornado touchdown. (SJT)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 1
1970s 10
1980s 22
1990s 20
2000s 18
2010s 5
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 42
EF1 29
EF2 6
EF3 3
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 5
Apr 15
May 48
Jun 11
Jul 1
Aug 0
Sep 1
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near San Angelo

15 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of San Angelo since 1950, across 3 events. 177 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near San Angelo.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 11, 1953, which caused 13 fatalities along a 9.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near San Angelo

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on May 11, 1953 — 13 fatalities, 9.9 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 18, 2019 — $7.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 26, 1998 — 1,940 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on May 18, 2019 — 18.0 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on April 19, 2025.

What the record shows near San Angelo

The 1980s were the busiest decade near San Angelo, with 22 of the 82 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The San Angelo record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near San Angelo, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Angelo is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near San Angelo is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years San Angelo has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 5, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has San Angelo, TX had?
Since 1950, 82 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of San Angelo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near San Angelo?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of San Angelo was an F4 on May 11, 1953, which caused 13 fatalities.
When is tornado season in San Angelo?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Angelo, with 48 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 San Angelo been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of San Angelo, 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 San Angelo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Angelo was an Unrated on April 19, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for San Angelo?
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