Duval 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.
18
Tornado reports
84
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
373
All events
1
Deaths
$8.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Duval County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
A group of undocumented immigrants were walking through brush near Highway 16 in Duval County, about four to five miles north of the Duval and Jim Hogg County line. One individual became stressed from the heat. The group dispersed with another individual remaining with the stress…
NWS storm survey concluded that baseball to softball sized hail fell across Benavides causing damage to nearly every home and business in the town. Damage included broken windows, doors, roofs, and siding. The damage was confined primarily to the north and east side of structures…
Drought Drought
Improvement to D1 by 6/9, ending inclusion in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public report/picture via Facebook of a large tree downed in front of Freer High School. The time is estimated using radar.
Drought Drought
Improvement to widespread D2.
Drought Drought
Improvement to D2 and D3 drought.
Hail Hail
Measured quarter size hail near the intersection of Hahl Street and TX-16 with reports of power outages in the area.
Drought Drought
Continued D2, D3, and D4 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought. Introduction of D4 on 2/24.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3.
Drought Drought
Continued D2. Introduction of D3 in SE Duval in the 11/18 outlook.
Hail Hail
Hail size was estimated.
Drought Drought
Introduction of D2 in NE Duval.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
TWDB weather station in north Duval measured 3.41 inches.
Drought Drought
D2 conditions improved leading to widespread D1 and D0 conditions.
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph report was received via FB. Also recorded 1.4 inches of rainfall. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos received on social media of a collapsed metal building structure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Video recording of metal shed/garage blown over with damage to farming equipment/vehicles. Time estimated off radar. Estimated 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Carport had collapsed with metal roofing partially removed. Fascia material blown from Service Station Canopy (SSC).
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 drought. Texas A&M AgriLife: Recent weather brought significant improvements across the district, with widespread rainfall totaling 0.4 to 14 inches. This moisture greatly improved soil conditions, triggered rapid green-up of pastures and rangelands, and supported th…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Texas A&M AgriLife: Conditions included the coldest temperatures of the season. An arctic cold front moved into the district, bringing temperatures below freezing for several hours on multiple days. Susceptible plants and forages suffered freeze damage, with the majority of the d…
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Texas A&M AgriLife: Conditions included the coldest temperatures of the season. An arctic cold front moved into the district, bringing temperatures below freezing for several hours on multiple days. Susceptible plants and forages suffered freeze damage, with the majority of the d…
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 112.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 114, briefly touching 115.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 115 to 117.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 115 to 119.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-115.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-115.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-112.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-114.
Hail Hail
Multiple photos and reports of quarter size hail in San Diego.
Hail Hail
Social media photo of nickel to quarter size hail in Rios.
Hail Hail
Social media video of hail with videographer, estimating quarter size hail near Freer high school. Time estimated by radar.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Duval County Emergency Manager sent photo of ice on Hwy 44 between San Diego and Freer.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values fell to below 20 degrees as temperatures fell to the lower 20s and strong north winds persisted. Wind chill values fell as low as 8 degrees above zero on the morning of the 16th.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Observations indicated tropical storm force wind gusts occurred. Winds gusted as high as 37 knots (42 mph) at mesonet site at Duval County Airport near Benavides.
Heat Heat
Heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Waggner Wildfire burned 1066 acres over southeast Duval County to the south-southeast of the community of Realitos.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reports were received of high water covering the roads south of San Diego.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report received through Facebook of 6 inches of rainfall caused flooding of roads around San Diego.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 113 degrees.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 114 degrees.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 113 degrees.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 114 degrees.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 113 degrees.
Hail Hail
Public relayed a report of large hail through Facebook. Hail up to the size of limes fell near County Road 303 and Highway 44.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 2 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 3 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 3 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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