Live Oak 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.
35
Tornado reports
93
Hail reports
61
Floods since 1996
444
All events
3
Deaths
$4.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Live Oak County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 35 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
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.
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 …
Drought Drought
Improvement to D1 by 6/9, ending inclusion in Storm Data.
Drought Drought
Improvement to widespread D2.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The 8T6 AWOS 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
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The 8T6 AWOS 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
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The 8T6 AWOS reported wind chills at or below 25 degF for at least 2 hours, which is our local Cold Weather Advisory criteria.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The 8T6 AWOS 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
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The 8T6 AWOS 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
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
The AWOS 8T6 in George West / Live Oak reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
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 and D3 drought.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 0 |
| 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 | 28 | 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 |
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