Tornado History
San Patricio Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on San Patricio, Texas. The records below identify 58 tornadoes from 1954 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.3M, with 0 deaths and 43 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for San Patricio, Texas
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in San Patricio, Texas with 0 deaths
1967 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (14 events)
Longest tornado: 20.5 miles in San Patricio, Texas
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in San Patricio, Texas
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 16, 2012
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In San Patricio, Texas, May 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: 1967 was the most active year with 4 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 1980 with at least $2.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 1954 | F3 | San Patricio, Texas | 20.5 mi | 333 yd | 0 | 25 | $250K |
| May 16, 1969 | F3 | San Patricio, Texas | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 9, 1980 | F2 | San Patricio, Texas | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| October 16, 1960 | F2 | San Patricio, Texas | 5.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 11 | $25K |
| May 26, 1976 | F2 | San Patricio, Texas | 0.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 15, 1965 | F2 | San Patricio, Texas | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| August 20, 1962 | F2 | San Patricio, Texas | 1.5 mi | 43 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 16, 2012 | EF1 | San Patricio, Texas | 2.01 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| May 10, 2012 | EF1 | San Patricio, Texas | 7.45 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| August 10, 1980 | F1 | San Patricio, Texas | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 29, 2007 | EF1 | San Patricio, Texas | 1.19 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 2, 2010 | EF1 | San Patricio, Texas | 2.51 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.