Austin County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
27
Tornado reports
65
Hail reports
42
Floods since 1996
270
All events
4
Deaths
$15.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Austin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 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.
The following roads either inundated with water and/or closed due to being flooded; FM 2429 south of Bellville, FM 529 and FM 331 east of Bellville. A report at 0309 CST stated that that there were numerous road closures due to flooding across a large part of the county, especial…
Severe thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree limb down onto a tent at Stephen F. Austin Park crushing a camper.
A vehicle drove into a low water crossing and was swept 100 yards downstream. Of the three persons in the vehicle, one escaped to shore while the other two perished due to drowning. Their bodies were discovered between 3/4 of a mile and 2 miles downstream from the mostly-submerge…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station 124CE116 near Ives Creek measured a 64 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported debris and downed trees in the city of Sealy along Fowlkes St. as well as in Briarwood Estates.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A member of the public initially reported sleet southwest of Sealy via mPING during the evening of the 20th. Precipitation rates increased overnight, becoming predominantly snow during the early morning hours of the 21st, then diminished during the late morning. CoCoRaHS stations…
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported quarter sized hail near Cat Spring.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado touched down northwest of Bellville near SH 36 then tracked along and across Koy Road. The path then crossed SH 159 near Koy Road. Numerous hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted . There was damage to one business where the metal roof was removed. At least two homes…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed and metal roofs were blown off.
Hail Hail
A member of the public observed golf ball-sized hail in Bellville.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported tennis ball-sized hail in Bellville.
Hail Hail
An mPING user reported golf ball-sized hail in Bellville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed and there was a barn that was heavily damaged near the intersection of Mill Creek Road and Kuykendall Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust occurred on Meteor Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in and around the Columbus area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over FM 2754 around East Mill Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 1371 was closed near Caney Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 109 is closed.
Hail Hail
Pea to penny sized hail was observed on Highway 36 just south of Kenney.
Drought Drought
To start the month of October most of the region was in Extreme or D3 drought with other locations in Severe or D2. By the end of the month drought was mostly in the D2 range.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in street flooding in the Meadow Bend subdivision near FM518 in League City.
Heat Heat
A heat wave gripped much of Southeast Texas in early September with at least advisory level conditions experienced for several days between September 5th and September 9th.
Drought Drought
The county was in Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) Drought for entire month of September due a long duration lack of rainfall and a very hot, dry period.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others. This episode includes the first of two stretches of warning level conditions, mainly between 8/23 and 8/26.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The extremely hot and humid summer continued with excessive heat warnings for most days between 8/5 and 8/26, and heat advisories for many others.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather, within a long period of at least Heat Advisory conditions. In StormData periods of conditions reaching Excessive Heat Warning levels are recorded.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Another stretch of warning level heat overspread the area with heat indices near 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Another stretch of warning level heat overspread the area with heat indices near 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Period of extremely hot weather. Long period of at least advisory levels. In StormData periods of warning levels are recorded.
Flood Flood
Both lanes of FM 2429 between SH 36 and GM 949 were closed due to floodwaters making the road impassable.
Drought Drought
Severe to exceptional drought continued through the month of August.
Drought Drought
Continued dry conditions led to continuing severe to extreme drought over portions of Southeast Texas.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought continued and intensified for coastal counties of SE Texas through the month of June.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Interstate 10 closed near Austin Waller line due to ice.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was sighted in the Offatts Bayou area near Galveston Island.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 109 with 6 to 8 inches of floodwater near Williams Creek, resulting in the closure of the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 2754 near Bleiberville was closed due to flooodwaters making the roadway impassable.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 2754 near East Mill Creek was impassable due to floodwaters covering the roadway, resulting in the closure of the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
CR 159 at East Mill Creek was impassable due to floodwaters covering the roadway.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Bitter cold air and wind overspread SE Texas behind and Arctic front on Valentines Day with wind chill indices below zero for much the period from Sunday night to Tuesday morning. Increased power demand, wind and ice led to widespread power outages. Bursting pipes caused many to …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Intermittent sleet and first then a more steady period of sleet and snow. Two to 4 inches of sleet and snow accumulated around the county.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust caused some damage.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was reported from MPING.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was spotted outside the town of Cochran.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 10 | 3 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 8 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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