Live Oak storm history
Storm events recorded in Live Oak, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
415
Total events
35
Tornadoes
90
Hail
57
Floods
3
Deaths
$4.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A seven vehicle accident occurred near an icy overpass on Interstate 37 at Highway 59 in Live Oak County. A 21 year old man was killed in the accident.
Around 1/10 of ice from freezing drizzle accumulated across Webb, La Salle, and McMullen Counties. Around 1/4 of ice accumulated east of these counties to the coast, with a pocket of up to 3/8 of ice across Nueces, Kleberg and Jim Wells Counties. The icing resulted in widespread …
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 drought. Introduction of D3 on 12/16.
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
CoCoRaHS Choke Canyon Dam measured 2.12 inches of rain from late last night.
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down were reported in the city.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports were received of a tree blocking the road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Live Oak County EMC confirmed minor tree and porch damage along a narrow path through George West. Media relayed photo of well developed funnel cloud with this storm.
Drought Drought
D3 conditions improved leading to widespread continuation of D2.
Drought Drought
Continued D3 and D2.
Hail Hail
DPS Reported half-dollar sized (1.25) hail at intersection if I-37 and FM 99, near Whitsett.
Drought Drought
Continued D3 and 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 suppo…
Foggy conditions contributed to a vehicle accident near George West which resulted in minor injuries and damage to vehicles.
Drought Drought
A long stretch of little to no rainfall led to continued drought over much of Live Oak County during the month of February. Texas A&M AgriLife: Unseasonably warm and dry conditions followed by sudden freezing temperatures have created a challenging environment for agriculture. Te…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing drizzle being reported. No accumulations at this time.
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…
Drought Drought
A long stretch of little to no rainfall led to severe drought over portions of northern and southeastern Live Oak County.
Drought Drought
A long stretch of little to no rainfall led to severe drought over a small portion of southeastern Live Oak County.
Heat Heat
Live Oak County Airport station reported 110-113 heat index for at least 4 hours.
Heat Heat
CWOP and public weather stations observed a heat index of 110-115 for at most 5 hours.
Heat Heat
CWOP weather stations observed heat indices of 110-114 for 4 hours.
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 123.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 115 to 119.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-115.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 115-118.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-113.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-115.
Heat Heat
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110-115.
Hail Hail
Social media photos of quarter size hail from Dinero, TX to Swinney Switch, TX. Time estimated from radar.
Heat Heat
Live Oak observed heat index values of 110-115.
Hail Hail
A strong storm with a definite hail core produced quarter size hail across the city of Three Rivers for a couple minutes according to the public.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Eleven (11) vehicular accidents across the county due to ice, including an accident at the intersection of Highway 59 and County Road 157.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values fell to below 20 degrees as temperatures fell to around 20 and strong north winds persisted. Wind chill values fell as low as 11 degrees 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 over majority of the county by November 15th, with a small severe drought persisting over the extreme northern part of the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought persisted over the county during the month with extreme drought over the extreme northeast part of the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought persisted over most of the county during the month with extreme drought over the extreme northeast part of the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado with 85 mph winds touched down just east of Highway 281 on County Road 151 and moved southwest along the county road. The tornado snapped large branches and split a few trees. The tornado lifted just west of Highway 281.
Drought Drought
Extreme drought conditions developed over the northern third of the county during the month while severe drought conditions developed over the central third.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values ranged from 115 to 117 degrees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 1 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 36 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 11 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 3 | 3 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |