Tornado History

Rio Vista Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Rio Vista, Texas as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 8 matching records from 2006 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is F2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is April 28, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $3.0M.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes8
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries12
Property Damage$3.0M
Avg Length3.7 mi
Avg Width189 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Rio Vista, Texas

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Rio Vista, Texas with 0 deaths
2015 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 14.7 miles in Rio Vista, Texas
Widest tornado: 587.0 yards in Rio Vista, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Apr 26, 2015

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Rio Vista, Texas, April is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2015 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$2.0M$200K$20K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2006 with at least $2.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 December 29, 20062006EF1 April 11, 20112011EF1 April 28, 20262026EF0 April 26, 20152015EF0 April 26, 20152015EF0 April 26, 20152015EF0 April 26, 20152015EF0 April 26, 20152015© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
December 29, 2006F2Johnson, Texas14.7 mi587 yd012$2.0M
April 11, 2011EF1Johnson, Texas1.51 mi100 yd00$150K
April 28, 2026EF1Johnson, Texas2.03 mi100 yd00$50K
April 26, 2015EF0Johnson, Texas5.4 mi220 yd00$600K
April 26, 2015EF0Johnson, Texas2.02 mi200 yd00$100K
April 26, 2015EF0Johnson, Texas2.15 mi200 yd00$50K
April 26, 2015EF0Johnson, Texas1.07 mi80 yd00N/A
April 26, 2015EF0Johnson, Texas0.9 mi25 yd00N/A
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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