Mclennan storm history
Storm events recorded in Mclennan, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
1,261
Total events
68
Tornadoes
487
Hail
110
Floods
129
Deaths
$76.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F5 Tornado
Tornado F4 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
The third tornado developed about 1.5 miles east-southeast of Moody in open country just south of Farm-to-Market Road 107. The tornado moved south-southwest and destroyed a house and a barn. Another house was damaged and numerous trees were uprooted. Two vehicles were tossed seve…
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were below 25 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures in the single digits and slightly below zero degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum temperature on the …
A 25-year old male on a motorcycle died when he lost control on a slick spot of Interstate 35 and was thrown from his bike. He was then hit by another vehicle. The incident happened near exit 346, or U.S. 77. The time is estimated from articles.
A young man died and a female was injured when the car they were traveling lost control during a heavy thunderstorm and crashed. The vehicle was on SH 6 crossing the SH 164 bridge at the time.
In Waco, a homeless man was swept away and drowned when the creek that he was sleeping next to quickly rose in response to heavier rain earlier in the night. The man was asleep behind the Walmart on Franklin Avenue.
Flat Creek near the intersection of Hewitt Drive and Mars Drive, behind Midway High School, flooded over the roadway. The creek also overflowed near the intersection of Panther Way and Panther Run. It was reported that the creek overflowed by at least half a mile, was up to 2 fee…
Triple digit temperatures were recorded every day during the month of July. A 9-month old baby died inside a vehicle on the 5th. She did have a pre-existing medical condition, but the medical examiner determined that the heat exacerbated her condition resulting in her death. Temp…
One person was struck and killed by lightning at Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir in Hallsburg while walking to her car after a boating trip.
A nine year old boy drowned as he was attempting to abandon a vehicle at a low water crossing.
A house was damaged in McGregor. Two people were treated for injuries.
There were about 50 accidents across the county due to icy roads and bridges. Most of them occurred along I-35 with several on the bridges crossing Lake Waco. Several people were injured with one serious injury (indirect).
A CoCoRaHS Observer located southeast of Valley Mills reported an average hailstone size of 1.25 inches, but the largest measured hail stone was 4 inches in diameter. Large amounts of hail fell for roughly 20 minutes and shredded leaves, damaged roof shingles, dented cars, and br…
Large hail up to 4.5 inches was reported 2 miles east of Waco. Numerous vehicles and buildings were damaged from the large hail that fell in and around Waco.
A tornado was reported on Waco Drive by the media, just north of the damage swath produced by the downburst. A damage survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth found that a tornado formed south of New Road and just west of Spur 298 (Franklin Avenue), or just …
Isolated wind damage was noted in western McLennan County, including Crawford, Valley Mills, McGregor, and western Waco. Widespread wind damage occurred across southern McLennan County near Woodway, McGregor, Speegleville, Hewitt, Robinson, Bruceville-Eddy, and south Waco. The da…
Hail Hail
An mPing report indicated dime sized hail in the city of West.
Hail Hail
A social media video indicated that hail up to golfball sized covered the ground in the city of Hallsburg. Wind-driven hail also caused siding damage to several buildings in the Hallsburg area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media image indicated a snapped power pole near Highway 77 in Robinson, TX.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media picture indicated large tree limbs down on Harrison Road between Waco and Hallsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media picture indicated that a sheet metal roof was partially removed from a building in Hallsburg. Additional photos indicated a camper moved 3 feet and windows blown out of a home in Hallsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media photos showed roof damage to several homes and outbuildings in Hallsburg.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
McGregor Fire Department was dispatched to a swift water rescue at the South Bosque River crossing on Indian Trail just southeast of McGregor.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported a swift water rescue in the 1100 block of Indian Trail at a low water crossing, just southeast of McGregor.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
EM reported a swift water rescue in a low water crossing near Indian trail and South Loop Drive southeast of McGregor.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A USAF partner relayed a picture of flood waters on Elk Road (FM 2491) east of Waco.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
EM reported a swift water rescue near Waco Creek at New Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An EM reported 6 to 8 inches of water over the roadway at the intersection of Meixner Road and FM 308 southwest of Elm Mott.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado was caught on video west of Gholson. Local officials found damage to a property near Mary Ware Dr and Hamilton Dr. Travel trailers and outhouse buildings were moved on the property. Part of the metal roof of a manufactured home was peeled off, and other metal roof…
Lightning Lightning
Emergency manager reported a house fire caused by a lightning strike between Waco and McGregor.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
A report of half dollar sized hail northeast of Lorena was relayed via local media.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Man was rescued by first responders from submerged vehicle in private driveway off Battle Lake Rd near Mart.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported quarter sized hail near the Waco Regional Airport.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported nickel sized hail in the China Springs area.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported nickel sized hail at McLennan County College.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported nickel sized hail at the Waco EOC.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPing.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported dime sized hail in Eddy.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 1 |
| 2024 | 52 | 5 |
| 2023 | 56 | 2 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2021 | 33 | 0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 31 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 1 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 | 44 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 47 | 2 |
| 2010 | 44 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 3 |
| 2006 | 31 | 2 |
| 2005 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004 | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 2 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 40 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 3 |
| 1996 | 45 | 0 |
| 1995 | 43 | 0 |
| 1994 | 33 | 0 |
| 1993 | 14 | 4 |
| 1992 | 25 | 1 |
| 1991 | 13 | 0 |
| 1990 | 25 | 3 |
| 1989 | 14 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 |
| 1987 | 21 | 2 |
| 1986 | 7 | 2 |
| 1985 | 12 | 1 |
| 1984 | 17 | 1 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 8 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 9 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 10 | 3 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 2 |
| 1973 | 14 | 3 |
| 1972 | 12 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 5 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 12 | 1 |
| 1960 | 6 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 6 | 1 |
| 1956 | 6 | 1 |
| 1955 | 5 | 2 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |