Refugio storm history
Storm events recorded in Refugio, Texas between 1950 and 2025.
223
Total events
25
Tornadoes
35
Hail
48
Floods
0
Deaths
$501.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Widespread moderate structural damage with pockets of major structural damage occurred in Refugio. Most homes and businesses had roof damage, broken windows, and damaged garage doors. Two motels received significant damage to their roofs. Gas station canopies and many signs were …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Total of 3.15 inches.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported hail from quarter to ping pong ball size in Woodsboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down. A transformer blew up and started a fire.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 774 east of Refugio was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Copano Creek near Refugio went above major flood stage on the afternoon of the 8th and crested near 18 feet during the early morning hours of the 9th.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 629 from FM 136 to FM 3037 was closed due to high water. FM 2511 from FM 136 to FM 1360 was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
FM 774 from Texas Highway 35 to FM 2678 was closed due to high water.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Damage estimates due to sorghum losses in the county were at 7.011 million dollars across the county due to heavy rainfall. A 40 percent loss occurred with the sorghum crop.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Observer estimated wind gust to near 60 MPH near Austwell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded roads reported in and around Refugio, including Quinn Road.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Tornado occurred over an open field. No damage was documented.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail occurred in Austwell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were blown down and a trampoline was blown up into a tree on the west side of Refugio.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Parts of Farm to Market Road 629 near Bonnie View was closed due to flash flooding along Chocolate Swale.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Farm to Market Road 2511 4 miles north of Bayside was closed due to flash flooding.
Flood Flood
Farm to Market Roads 2678, 1360, and 3037 around and east of Bonnie View had water across them but were passable.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew part of a roof off in Refugio. This caused a natural gas line to break.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the road near Chocolate Swale and Farm to Market Road 136 southeast of Woodsboro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding along Chocolate Swale and Sous Creek caused water to cover the roadways along Farm to Market Roads 629 and 1360 near Bonnie View and Farm to Market Road 1360 near Woodsboro.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Many roads around Woodsboro were flooded. Highway 77 between Woodsboro and Refugio had water over the roadway. Farm to Market Road 1360 was flooded between Woodsboro and Bonnie View.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Highway 183 north of Refugio had water over the roadway.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Tornado touched down near the Woodsboro Farm Co-op damaging the ladder caging on one bin. The tornado moved east-southeast taking down power lines and damaging the roofs of several homes. One roof was completely removed from a mobile home. Minor tree damage was noted along the pa…
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions formed over much of Refugio County by the middle part of the month. Rainfall on the 20th improved the drought conditions to moderate.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches occurred across Refugio County.
Flood Flood
USGS survey showed flood waters reached 2 to 3 feet across portions of eastern Refugio County. Floodwaters inundated portions of Highway 35 south of Tivoli. Radar data estimated 15 to 20 inches of rain occurred in this region.
Storm Surge/Tide Storm Surge/Tide
Storm tide varied across the bay areas of the county. The higher storm tides affected the northeast part of the county as the storm surge pushed in from San Antonio Bay. Storm surge reached 10 feet east of Tivoli near the mouth of the Guadalupe River. Storm tides were lower on th…
Hail Hail
Pictures relayed through social media showed quarter to half dollar sized hail in Refugio.
Hail Hail
Refugio County Sheriff received a call of golf ball sized hail falling in Woodsboro.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a 200 barrel oil storage tank on North Swift Street creating a large oil fire. Multiple emergency vehicles were required to contain the fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High winds damaged a barn, blew in a garage door, destroyed several sheds, and moved farm equipment near the community of Bonnie View. Winds were estimated to be near 70 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Texas Department of Transportation reported water over the highway on Farm to Market Road 629 between Farm to Market Roads 136 and 1360.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force winds occurred across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were snapped from south of Woodsboro to northeast of Woodsboro. Limbs were estimated to be up to a foot in diameter. A few power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A picture was relayed via social media of a 2 feet diameter tree uprooted in Refugio.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Refugio County Sheriff's Office estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal garage was blown over. Large trees were blown down along with numerous power lines through much of the community of Austwell.
Hail Hail
Wind blown golf ball sized hail caused damage to many windows in businesses and homes in Austwell.
Hail Hail
Wind blown tennis ball sized hail destroyed windows and siding in Hopper's Landing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS storm survey conducted along with the Emergency Manager and County Sheriff concluded straight line winds caused damage in the tiny fishing village of Hopper's Landing. A pavilion was blown into the bay. Very large trees were blown down.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Refugio County Sheriff's Office reported a funnel cloud northwest of Refugio.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Spotter reported a funnel cloud low to the ground west of Refugio.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief rope tornado lasted around 30 seconds.
Hail Hail
Quarter to golf ball sized hail occurred across the northwest and northern portions of the city of Refugio.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado briefly caused damage near Quintana. The tornado damaged six utility poles and broke several large tree limbs. NWS survey team estimated wind speeds were near 80 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado produced damage southwest of Tivoli. The tornado damaged several utility poles. A NWS storm survey team estimated wind speeds were around 80 mph.
Hail Hail
Spotters reported tennis ball sized hail near Highway 77 south of Woodsboro.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported nickel sized hail.
Hail Hail
Television station relayed a report of golf ball sized hail in the community of Bonnie View.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 3 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 4 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 3 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |