Menard County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1964 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
118
Hail reports
44
Floods since 1996
321
All events
3
Deaths
$8.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Menard County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 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.
A major wreck occurred on U.S. Highway 83 between Menard and Eden that claimed three lives. These accidents were attributed to the icy roads. A total of eleven wrecks occurred in Menard County on January 2. Two of the wrecks occurred on U.S. 190 about 10 miles west of Menard.
TxDOT reported RR 2291, RR 1773, FM 2092, and FM 1311 in Menard County closed due to flooding. Lots of damage to area roads and county infrastructure form the prolonged flooding.
Flood Flood
The Las Moras Creek is running 9 feet over a low water crossing.
Flood Flood
The San Saba River was running 6 feet deep across Decker St.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
There was a light glaze of ice due to freezing rain/sleet across Menard County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported significant street flooding in Menard. In addition, significant flooding was reported in the Harris Hollow section of Menard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported Ranch Road 2291 closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public posted a video was on social media, showing extensive flooding in Menard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency Management reported water has started to enter homes in the Harris Hollow section of Menard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Menard County Emergency Manager reported flooding at the low water crossing at RR 865 and the San Saba River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Menard County Emergency Manager reported that a portion of RR 1773 is closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Menard County Emergency Manger reported that a portion of RR 1221 was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Menard County Emergency Manager reported that Ranch to Market Road 1674 in southwestern Menard County is closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported flood waters getting into homes in Menard. In addition, the flow at the San Saba River was elevated and producing flooding across a low water crossing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported that most of the low water crossings and county roads across Menard County were flooded. In addition, there were several water rescues being conducted. Time is estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An emergency manager reported 6 to 8 feet of water flowing over FM 2092, at the Five Mile Crossing, 5 miles east of Menard. The road was closed due to flooding.
Hail Hail
Public report of 3.25 inch diameter hail 2 miles west of Menard.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported a few giant size hail stones that measured between 5.51 and 5.87 inches in diameter. This information was posted on social media and the storm chaser was with the ICECHIP research group. On May 26th, a long lived supercell thunderstorm moved from southeast…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The West Texas Mesonet station in Menard measured a wind gust of 73 mph.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A trained spotter reported a tornado just southwest of Menard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public posted pictures on social media showing streets flooded and yards flooded in Menard.
Flood Flood
Public reported streets flooded and yards flooded.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Menard County during the month of May.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated severe/extreme drought conditions across Menard County during the month of April.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Menard County during the month of March.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Menard County during the month of February.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was street and road flooding in Menard which resulted in roads being closed. Also, vehicles were stranded due to the high water.
Hail Hail
An emergency manager reported quarter size hail five miles east of Menard on FM2092.
Hail Hail
Public reported half dollar to ping pong ball size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported ping pong ball size hail.
Hail Hail
A NWS COOP observer reported quarter size hail. Also, wind gusts of 50 mph were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet observation station measured an 81 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
A CoCoRaHS observer reported quarter size hail from occasionally 715 PM to until 830 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet observation station measured a 60 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed Report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There was major damage to a mobile home and a an outbuilding was swept off its foundation. There were two carports that had mainly roof damage. A 4 wheeler was moved and the wind shield was blown out. Also, many tree branches were…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed Report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There was major damage to an outbuilding. the roof was blown off an thrown about 100 feet. Also, many tree branches were broken. The time is based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed Report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There was damage to 8 power poles along US 190. The wooden crossarms were snapped off. Also, power lines were blown down. The estimated wind speed was 85 to 100 mph. The time of damage is based on radar.
Hail Hail
Delayed report: The NWS conducted a storm survey. There were many windows broken from the large hail at a house and a few outbuildings. Also, lots of golf ball size hail and the hail lasted 20 to 30 minutes.
Hail Hail
Public report through social media of 2 inch diameter hail 11 miles north of Fort McKavett.
Drought Drought
The US Drought monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Menard County during the month of November.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Menard County during the month of October.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Menard County during the month of September.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe/extreme drought conditions across Menard County during the month of August.
Drought Drought
The US Drought Monitor indicated moderate/severe drought conditions across Menard County during the month of July.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Amatuer radio operator reported quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported quarter size hail. Also...hail is 3 inches deep in spots and completely covers the ground.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported ping pong ball size hail.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
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