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Uvalde, TX Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Uvalde, TX had?

Uvalde has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Uvalde?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Uvalde was an EF0 on June 14, 2013.

When is tornado season in Uvalde?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Uvalde, with 6 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Uvalde.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
20
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Uvalde

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 2
1970s 5
1980s 1
1990s 2
2000s 7
2010s 1

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 9
EF1 7
EF2 4

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Uvalde been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Uvalde from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Uvalde

Costliest Tornado
F2 on May 2, 1959 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 2, 1959 — 1,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 15, 1980 — 99.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 14, 2013.

What the record shows near Uvalde

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Uvalde, with 7 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Uvalde record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Uvalde, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Uvalde is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Uvalde has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Uvalde, TX had?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Uvalde. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Uvalde?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Uvalde, with 6 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 Uvalde?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Uvalde was an EF0 on June 14, 2013.
How do I get tornado warnings for Uvalde?
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