Kleberg County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
30
Tornado reports
55
Hail reports
66
Floods since 1996
321
All events
2
Deaths
$19.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Kleberg County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 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 body of a 59 year old woman from San Antonio was found on the beach at Malaquite Beach on the Padre Island National Seashore.
An EF-1 tornado touched down at the intersection of Brahma Boulevard and East General Cavazos Boulevard. It traveled northwest crossing Business Highway 77 near Otis Street before lifting. Windows were broken and shingles were blown off the roof of an apartment complex. Vehicle w…
Damaging straight line winds impacted an area from just west of Kingsville Naval Air Station and then extended northwest into the south central part of the city of Kingsville. Hundreds of large tree limbs were snapped and several trees were uprooted. Some power poles were blown d…
As the thunderstorms moved into Kleberg County, widespread wind damage was indicated across the county. Gusts to 74 knots were reported at the Kingsville Naval Air Station. Widespread reports were received of windows broken in homes and cars. Dozens of trees lost large branches a…
As the thunderstorms moved into Kleberg County, widespread wind damage was indicated across the county. Gusts to 74 knots were reported at the Kingsville Naval Air Station. Widespread reports were received of windows broken in homes and cars. Dozens of trees lost large branches a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station FW9607 Kingsville.
Hail Hail
Significant hail damage to windshields and car hoods.
Hail Hail
Hail report from mping.
Hail Hail
Lots of hail reported. Size estimated based on radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous sites at Riviera Beach Trailer Park are flooding due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
Roads are starting to flood throughout the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Southern damage extent. Small hardwood tree limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter).
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter sized hail near St. Gertrudes Catholic Church.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding of streets occurred on 14th Street between Ailsie and Caesar Avenues in Kingsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Kingsville Naval Air Station ASOS measured a gust to 63 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
TCOON site at Baffin Bay measured a gust to 77 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public sent a picture of the roof of a Sunoco gas station blown over in Kingsville.
Flood Flood
Trained spotter posted a picture of street flooding at an intersection on West Alice Avenue in Kingsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds snapped a tree in Kingsville. Report received through social media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed was blown over in Riviera.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Vehicles were stranded with street closures in Kingsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of 14th Street and Santa Gertrudis Avenue was flooded in Kingsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 77 between Bishop and Kingsville flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads flooded in and around Kingsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Farm-to-Market 628 and Farm-to-Market 1546 flooded as water went out of banks from the Arana Creek across Farm-to-Market 1546.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported big tree branches blown down around Kingsville through social media.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail occurred near the Texas A&M Kingsville campus.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS survey team concluded that a downburst of straight-line winds impacted Kingsville during the early evening. Damaging winds were observed across north Kingsville with the highest concentration of damage along Corral Avenue. Wind speeds were estimated between 80 to 90 mph. Wide…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down at the intersection of Corral Avenue and 6th Street in Kingsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was blown down at the intersection of County Roads 1026 and 2180 near the community of Ricardo.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulations between 4 to 7 inches occurred across Kleberg County. Snowfall caused power outages in Kingsville with about 600 customers losing power.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Tide levels rose to above 3 feet mean sea level during the evening hours of the 7th. This flooded the beach access roads on Padre Island National Seashore. The higher tide levels caused some dune erosion.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force winds occurred across Kleberg County associated with Hurricane Harvey. Only some minor damage to fences and signs were noted across the county. Wind gusts near hurricane force occurred in the extreme northeast part of the county on north Padre Island.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 mph near Ricardo.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported quarter sized hail in the southeast part of Kingsville near the high school.
Hail Hail
Social media video submitted showed quarter sized hail falling in Ricardo.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported northeast of Ricardo.
Hail Hail
Picture submitted through social media showed hail up to hen egg size fell near Ricardo.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Vehicles were flooded near Texas A&M University at Kingsville and near Avenue G. Water approached homes and porches. A foot of water was on the roads. Several cars and trucks were stranded in high water. Roads were flooded on 17th Street, Caesar Avenue, and 14th through 16th Stre…
Hail Hail
Baseball sized hail occurred near Ricardo. Hail caused damage to several vehicles.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down in an open field southwest of Ricardo. The tornado was captured in a photo by a trained spotter. No visible damage was observed by NWS storm survey team.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down near Farm to Market Road 1717 and traveled west across Highway 77 into Dick Kleberg Park. Numerous large trees and utility poles were snapped. Bleachers at the park were tossed 300 yards. A portion of the roof from a metal building was blown off. Esti…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Kingsville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roads were closed due to flooding at the intersection of North 17th Street and Lee Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down in Kingsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof damage occurred at a home near North Armstrong Street and I Avenue. The roof to a car port was blown off.
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Large tree limbs were blown down along Lee Avenue in Kingsville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof damage occurred to a barn near the community of Ricardo.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 3 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 2 |
| 2012 | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 | 2 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
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