Bee 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.
36
Tornado reports
86
Hail reports
66
Floods since 1996
452
All events
3
Deaths
$16.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bee County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 35 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 9 month old baby was found in a car in Beeville. The baby was left in the car at 830 AM and found at 4 PM. Heat index values around the area typically ranged from 105-110. https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/baby-dies-in-hot-car-in-beeville/503-acac0801-f478-48c0-99d4-7e1…
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 114 to 118 degrees. An elderly couple were found deceased in their home in Beeville due to the heat.
The tornado touched down on Chase Field southeast of Beeville and traveled about a half of a mile across the airport property before dissipating. The tornado damaged around 50 unsecured recreational vehicles (RVs) and severely damaged or destroyed 12 RVs. Several hangars had roof…
NWS Storm Survey team concluded a macroburst of straight line winds impacted Bee County. The greatest concentration of damage occurred from 10 miles northwest of Beeville to Beeville to Skidmore to east of Papalote. Peak wind speeds were estimated to be between 80 and 85 mph in B…
The Sheriff's Department reported damage across much of the county. Thunderstorms moving through Bee County knocked down numerous trees and more than 30 power lines. Ten mobile homes suffered structural damage or were destroyed, and a house was damaged. The damage was very sporad…
Drought Drought
Improvement to D1 by 6/2, ending inclusion in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet Station TW102 at Pawnee Ranch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to power poles and numerous trees down within the city and county.
Drought Drought
Improvement to widespread D2.
Drought Drought
Continued D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The KBEA AWOS reported wind chills at or below 25 degF for at least 2 hours, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KBEA reported wind chills at or below 25 degF for at least 2 hours, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KBEA reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill: KBEA reported wind chills at or below 15 degF for at least 2 hours, which is our local Extreme Cold Warning criteria.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KBEA reported wind chills at or below 25 degF for at least 2 hours, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KBEA reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KBEA reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 drought. Introduction of D3 on 12/16.
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Hail Hail
A report from storm spotter near Skidmore.
Drought Drought
Introduction of D2 in NW Bee.
Drought Drought
D2 conditions improved leading to widespread D1 and D0 conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree reported blown down onto roadway.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Received photo of rain gauge near Mineral, TX. Accompanies multiple reports of around 5 inches across Bee county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Report from social media with photo showing flooded property and streets. Location and amount is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down reported in Tuleta.
Drought Drought
D3 and D2 conditions improved leading to only a small sliver of D2 drought over northwestern Bee Co.
Drought Drought
Continued D3 and D2 conditions.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported 1.75 hail outside of Pawnee.
Hail Hail
Photos showing windows completely broken out on all sides of police vehicle from very large hail (estimated 2.75) while officer was in vehicle.
Hail Hail
Bee County EMC reported 1 hail.
Hail Hail
A mPing report of 1.25 was submitted.
Drought Drought
Continued D3 and D2 drought. Texas A&M AgriLife: A widespread rainfall event brought 1.5 to 7 inches of precipitation across the district, greatly improving soil moisture and temporarily boosting agricultural conditions. Low-lying areas saw standing water, and the wet fields dela…
Drought Drought
A long stretch of little to no rainfall led to continued drought over much of Bee County during the month of February. Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather conditions have significantly impacted agricultural activities, particularly fieldwork and forage growth. Persistent light rai…
Sleet Sleet
Photo of modest accumulation of sleet on a vehicle.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KBEA reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KBEA reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Texas A&M AgriLife: A severe cold front was expected to move in. Wet weather brought 2-3 inches of beneficial rainfall across the district. Field crop producers were preparing for the upcoming planting season by checking equipment and receiving seed. Winter pastures greatly impro…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KBEA reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KBEA reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Texas A&M AgriLife: A severe cold front was expected to move in. Wet weather brought 2-3 inches of beneficial rainfall across the district. Field crop producers were preparing for the upcoming planting season by checking equipment and receiving seed. Winter pastures greatly impro…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KBEA reported wind chills at or below 25 degC, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Drought Drought
A long stretch of little to no rainfall led to severe drought over much of Bee County.
Drought Drought
A long stretch of little to no rainfall led to severe drought over much of Bee County.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 112.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Afternoon heat index values up to 117.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 24 | 3 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | 11 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 3 |
| 1969 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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