Tornado History

Zapata Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Zapata, Texas. The records below identify 3 tornadoes from 1956 through 2005, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $28K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

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3recorded tornadoes
F2 (Considerable damage)highest rating
$28Kminimum property damage
July 20, 2005latest tornado
2 milongest listed path
50 ydwidest listed path

Historical Track Sketch

F2 September 7, 19561956F0 May 17, 20022002F0 July 20, 20052005© OpenStreetMap contributors

Rating Breakdown

  • F2 (Considerable damage)1
  • F0 (Light damage)2

Most Active Years

  • 19561
  • 20021
  • 20051

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
September 7, 1956F2Zapata, Texas0.1 mi50 yd00$2K
May 17, 2002F0Zapata, Texas2 mi25 yd00$25K
July 20, 2005F0Zapata, Texas0.1 mi20 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.