Socorro, TX Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Socorro, TX had?
Socorro has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Socorro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Socorro was an EF0 on April 22, 2019.
When is tornado season in Socorro?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Socorro, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 5 tornadoes on record near Socorro.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Socorro
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
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
Have any tornadoes near Socorro been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Socorro from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Socorro
What the record shows near Socorro
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Socorro, with 3 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Socorro record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Socorro, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Socorro is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Socorro has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.