Tornadoes in Bexar County
The Storm Prediction Center records 77 tornadoes whose paths touched Bexar County, Texas between 1950 and 2023. They killed 4 people and injured 69. The busiest month is May, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 April 1953. The most recent was on 26 October 2023.
- 77tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 69injuries
- 621per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Bexar County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 31 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 28 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 15 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Bexar County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 8 |
| Mar | 13 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 16 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 8 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Bexar County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Helotes, Texas tornado28 April 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 15 injuries, 1 mile long
- Longest path: Texas tornado15 April 1973, F1, 22.4 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado26 October 2023, EF0, 5.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Bexar County
- Helotes, Texas tornado28 April 1953, F4, 2 deaths, 15 injuries, 1 mile long
- San Antonio, Texas tornado28 April 1953, F3, 1 death, 5 injuries, 4.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.