Bee storm history
Storm events recorded in Bee, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
429
Total events
36
Tornadoes
83
Hail
64
Floods
3
Deaths
$16.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
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.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small branches down with dime sized hail and winds up to 70 mph estimated.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Weak showers and thunderstorms across South Texas resulted in multiple reports and pictures of a 'cold-air' like funnel cloud over Bee County near Tynan and Skidmore.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Vehicle accident due to ice on HWY-181 at the Normanna Junction.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values fell to below 20 degrees as temperatures fell to near 20 and strong north winds persisted. Wind chill values fell as low as 8 degrees above zero on the morning of the 16th.
Drought Drought
Severe drought persisted through mid-December before beneficial rain fell and improved drought conditions to moderate.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought improved to an abnormally dry to moderate drought across majority of the county by November 15th, with a small severe drought persisting over the extreme northwestern part of the county.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought persisted over the northern part of the county and severe drought over the southern part of the county during the month.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought persisted over the northern part of the county and severe drought over the southern part of the county during the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed and mesquite trees were blown down northwest of Tynan near Farm to Market Road 796.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions developed over the northern and central parts of the county during the month while severe drought conditions developed over the southern part.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were blown down in Beeville with portions of the city without electricity.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 114 degrees.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 112 degrees.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 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 |