Aransas County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
21
Hail reports
70
Floods since 1996
235
All events
4
Deaths
$2.0B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Aransas County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Widespread major damage occurred across the county with a few areas having catastrophic damage. Catastrophic damage was located across Copano Village, Holiday Beach, and Lamar with many homes, some elevated, with second stories completely collapsed. Nearly every structure was gre…
A 14 year old boy and a 10 year boy were playing in shallow water during the mid-afternoon around Beach Access Road 3 on Mustang Island. The pair were washed out from the shore by strong rip currents. CPR was administered to both boys. They were transported to a local hospital wh…
Storm surge greatly impacted Holiday Beach and Copano Village. The surge punched holes through walls and garage doors on the lower portions of most homes. The surge floated vehicles, recreational vehicles, and boats well inland. The surge approached and flowed across Egery Island…
Widespread flooding occurred in Rockport, where between 5 and 8 inches of rain fell, much over a 2 hour period. Almost all city streets became flooded, including Market Street and Austin Street where numerous businesses had water enter their buildings. There was also several home…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water over roads in Holiday Beach. Time estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Delayed report of water covering Highway 35.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding reported on the west side of Rockport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from mPING: Street/road flooding; Street/road closed; Vehicles stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Four feet of water inundation reported at the intersection of Market Street and Business Hwy 35.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads flooded between Magnolia Street and Austin Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station KRKP in Rockport reported gusts up to 59 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheet metal from a carport ripped off. Time estimated by radar.
Flood Flood
Report from mping.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Weather station near Rockport measured 2.53 inches.
Flood Flood
Report from mPING of Cropland/Yard Flooding.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Two brief EF-0 tornadoes were produced from the same parent circulation as a waterspout came ashore near Rockport, TX. The initial damage as it came on shore was confined to some minor tree damage and a few shingles missing from a couple homes. The tornado then lifted and eventua…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Two brief EF-0 tornadoes were produced from the same parent circulation as a waterspout came ashore near Rockport, TX. The initial damage as it came on shore was confined to some minor tree damage and a few shingles missing from a couple homes. The tornado then lifted and eventua…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media reports of flash flooding in the cove subdivision area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding with water over roads at FM1069 near Port Bay.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Personal rain gauge observed 9.55 of rain through 7 PM as Tropical Storm Alberto rainbands moved through.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station reported 7.61.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Spotter reported 5 inches in the Rockport area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rockport Police Department reported several streets flooded across the city with roads impassable for small cars.
Flood Flood
Farm to Market Road 70 was closed between US Highway 77 and State Highway 286 due to flooding on Petronila Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the road on Seaside Loop and various other low lying roads north of Lamar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Rockport/Aransas County Municipal Airport measured a gust to 51 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report of weather station recording a wind gust to 64 mph west of Rockport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 1069 and Highway 35 near Aransas Pass was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Highway 35 was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
A roughly 20 mile stretch of Highway 35 between Holiday Beach and Tivoli was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was over the roads in several places from Rockport and Fulton to Holiday Beach.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous water rescues occurred due to flooded streets with vehicles stranded. Some residents were evacuated due to water entering buildings. Water was a foot deep at the Presbyterian Church. Multiple roads were closed in Rockport and Fulton, including Market Street, Champions Dr…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media reports were received of water over several roads throughout Goose Island State Park.
Flood Flood
Flood waters were slow to recede across most of Rockport into the evening hours. Flood waters were as deep as a foot near the Presbyterian Church and some roads remained impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media reported street flooding occurred throughout the city of Rockport.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Damage estimates due to sorghum losses in the county were at 96 thousand dollars across the county due to heavy rainfall. A 35 percent loss occurred across the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Streets flooded in Aransas County near Bypass 35 with motorists unable to cross several roadways.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street closure reported due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding of roadways reported west of Rockport from heavy rain.
Flood Flood
Street flooding reported near Rockport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from Mping of roads flooded and some streets closed in Rockport.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads under water in Rockport with cars stuck in the flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Vehicle stalled in deep water near Enterprise Boulevard and Omohundro Street in Rockport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Aransas County ASOS measured a gust to 59 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Videos on social media showed street flooding across portions of Rockport.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail occurred in Rockport.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along Lamar Beach Road to 12th Street and along Palmetto Street from Hagy Drive to 8th Street in Lamar. High profile vehicles were able to move through the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads from Market Street to Key Allegro were closed due to water over the road in Rockport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm spotter measured a 62 mph wind gust in Rockport.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 3 |
| 2009 | 21 | 1 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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