Jim Wells 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.
44
Tornado reports
87
Hail reports
79
Floods since 1996
627
All events
2
Deaths
$10.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jim Wells County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 44 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.
Dense fog formed during the early morning hours on Oct. 23rd over the inland Coastal Plains to Brush Country. A two car head-on accident occurred in Jim Wells County off of Highway 369 and FM 1539, south of Orange Grove. The crash resulted in 1 injury of a 19-year old male and 1 …
Freezing rain across the area produced ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch. The prolonged cold spell led to state wide power outages. A 44 year old man from Alice passed away due to hyperthermia on the 16th. Emergency responders had trouble getting to the man due to the i…
Street flooding occurred in Orange Grove. A high water rescue was performed for a woman in a trailer near a rapidly rising creek along Farm to Market Road 534 west of Sandia. Water was over the roadway in two places on Farm to Market Road 624 northwest of Westdale.
An EF1 tornado touched down on the southeast side of the city of Alice just south of the intersection of Highway 359 and Stadium Road. The tornado traveled 2.3 miles and lifted just north of the intersection of County Road 1352 and County Road 382. This tornado produced shingle d…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported on the road via Law Enforcement.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported on the road via Law Enforcement.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fast moving water over FM 1352 near FM 2508 east of Ben Bolt.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water over road at CR 211 east of Hwy 281.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large Trees reported down near CR 1767 and CR 440.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS station KNOG in Orange Grove measured gusts up to 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Debris reported in the road near CR 248 and CR 1353.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of one water rescue from partially submerged vehicle in the city of Alice.
Drought Drought
Improvement to D1 by 5/26, ending inclusion in Storm Data.
Drought Drought
Improvement to widespread D2 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2, D3, and D4 drought.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of shingle/roof damage and porch skirting damage around FM 2295 in Jim Wells County. Exact location not known. Time estimated by radar.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought. Introduction of D4 on 2/24.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KNOG and KALI 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
KNOG and KALI reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill: KNOG and KALI reported wind chills at or below 15 degF for at least 2 hours, which is our local Extreme Cold Warning criteria.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KNOG and KALI reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KNOG and KALI reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KNOG and KALI 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
KNOG reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3.
Drought Drought
Continued D2. Introduction of D3 in the 11/18 outlook.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph gust was measured by an automated station.
Drought Drought
Introduction of D2.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof blown off of a horse barn and several large trees down. Report received via phone call.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many uprooted trees and downed power poles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public estimated 55 mph. Storm survey found an estimated 60 mph. Small limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter) off hardwood trees.
Hail Hail
Observed nickel-sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported 75 mph winds; Also reported pea-sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of two tractor trailers flipped over on Hwy 281 and FM 1554.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports received through EM of a barn demolished on FM 1554.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of downed power lines and trees throughout the city of Alice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KALI Alice measured 89 mph gusts. Peak wind time report differs from the actual passage of strong winds, so time on this report is estimated on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees snapped, playground equipment broken, roof blown off into nearby field.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter) of hardwood trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree on left is uprooted with several other snapped large branches nearby. Softwood trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree branches on property also snapped and destruction of several small outbuildings. One- or Two-Family Residences (FR12). Loss of roof covering material (<20%), gutters and/or awning; loss of vinyl or metal siding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal Building System (MBS). Inward or outward collapse of overhead doors.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four snapped power poles/electrical transmission lines. Broken wood cross members.
Multiple leaned power poles and 2 semi trucks blown over. Numerous injuries across the area, mostly to individuals inside vehicles that either flipped or got into accidents.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Base of pole failed. Free-Standing Light Poles, Luminary Poles, Flag Poles (FSP). Bent pole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal Building System (MBS). Column anchorage failed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
RV flipped at this location. Metal Building System (MBS). Inward or outward collapse of overhead doors.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal Building System (MBS). Column anchorage failed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Most poles snapped near the base with a couple snapped about 6 feet off the ground.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 0 |
| 2025 | 58 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 0 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1 |
| 2022 | 36 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 2 |
| 2014 | 16 | 2 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 2 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 1 |
| 2008 | 21 | 1 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 11 | 8 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |
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