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San Juan, TX Tornado History — 44 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has San Juan, TX had?

San Juan has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near San Juan?

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

When is tornado season in San Juan?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Juan, with 15 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 44 tornadoes on record near San Juan.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
44
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.3% of total
Peak Month
September
15 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near San Juan

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
2023 1
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 2

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 6
1970s 3
1980s 11
1990s 5
2000s 13
2010s 1
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 26
EF1 13
EF2 2
EF3 1
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 2
May 6
Jun 5
Jul 4
Aug 8
Sep 15
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near San Juan been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of San Juan from any of the 44 tornadoes since 1950, though 24 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near San Juan

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 San Juan

The 2000s were the busiest decade near San Juan, with 13 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The San Juan record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near San Juan, 39 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Juan is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near San Juan are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years San Juan has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has San Juan, TX had?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of San Juan. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in San Juan?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Juan, with 15 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 San Juan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Juan was an EF0 on March 27, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for San Juan?
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