Tornado History
Hidalgo Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hidalgo, Texas. The records below identify 42 tornadoes from 1955 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $12.0M, with 0 deaths and 23 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Hidalgo, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Hidalgo, Texas with 0 deaths
1988 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 40.2 miles in Hidalgo, Texas
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Hidalgo, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on Sep 16, 1988
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Hidalgo, Texas, September is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1988 was the most active year with 7 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1983 with at least $7.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 1983 | F3 | Hidalgo, Texas | 4 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| March 15, 1983 | F3 | Hidalgo, Texas | 1.5 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 9 | $2.5M |
| March 15, 1983 | F3 | Hidalgo, Texas | 0.6 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 19, 1965 | F3 | Hidalgo, Texas | 1.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 26, 1967 | F2 | Hidalgo, Texas | 40.2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 30, 2003 | F1 | Hidalgo, Texas | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 11 | $1.5M |
| June 30, 2011 | EF1 | Hidalgo, Texas | 0.4 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 1 | $500K |
| August 10, 1980 | F1 | Hidalgo, Texas | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 21, 2001 | F1 | Hidalgo, Texas | 0.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $70K |
| June 14, 1994 | F1 | Hidalgo, Texas | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 21, 2001 | F1 | Hidalgo, Texas | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| August 29, 1981 | F1 | Hidalgo, Texas | 2 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.