San Patricio County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
58
Tornado reports
66
Hail reports
127
Floods since 1996
465
All events
2
Deaths
$526.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in San Patricio County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 58 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Between 5 and 8 inches of rain from Hurricane Alex left several flooded County and Farm to Market roadways across San Patricio county for a few days after the event. An elderly couple's vehicle stalled in flood waters near CR 696 & CR 1441. The couple abandoned their vehicle, and…
Reports of trees and utility poles down in Sinton between Hugh and Short Streets near business 77. Time estimated from radar.
The worst damage was confined to the eastern half of the county. Almost 8700 homes were affected by the hurricane. There were 155 homes destroyed, 425 homes with major damage, and slightly more than 3300 homes with minor damage. There were 72 businesses with major damage. The har…
Survey from the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) indicated a storm tide of around 4 feet impacted the area from Ingleside On-the-Bay to Aransas Pass. Numerous wooden piers and docks were damaged or destroyed. A couple of boats were damaged in the Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas …
Spur 202 and Farm to Market Road 3284 were flooded in Gregory. Water depth reached 3 feet in some portions of Gregory. There were 8 families that were rescued from the high water. There were 28 people that were placed in a local shelter due to the flooding. The flood devastated t…
NWS storm survey concluded a tornado touched down near Lost Creek Drive on the extreme southeast side of Portland. The tornado moved north through the Portland Northshore Country Club producing mainly tree, roof, and fence damage. The tornado moved north into the Bay Ridge subdiv…
Flooding across the entire county caused damage to roads and infrastructure. Flooding also damaged a hotel in Aransas Pass with 23 rooms receiving damage. A total of 78 homes were flooded in the cities of Sinton, Ingleside, and Aransas Pass. Sixteen residents in Sinton were evacu…
Several large two foot diameter trees were uprooted and blown over in Mathis.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Standing water reported at the intersection of Texas State Highway 188 and County Road 85. Time was estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Corrects previous flash flood report from 4 miles south of Saint Paul to update timing. Report from mPING.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from mPING: Street/road flooding; Street/road closed; Vehicles stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water reported over roadway on SH-188 from DriveTexas.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covering roadway with main roads closed. Reported on DriveTexas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of large trees down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media post showed widespread flooding over County Road 2015.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of water over roadways from DriveTexas. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media post showing a foot of water flowing over County Road 798.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph gust was measured at WxFlow station.
Hail Hail
Hail size was estimated from picture.
Hail Hail
Hail report from mping.
Hail Hail
Significant hail damage to several cars in the area.
Hail Hail
A picture was received of hail along with reports of broken windshields.
Hail Hail
Location of hail was estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received photos of damage to fence after being hit by an airborne trampoline.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured 69 mph gust by an automated station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured 69 mph gust by an automated station.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported. Location is estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Door ripped off hinges.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Weather station measured 2.49 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Weather station measured 2.58 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Total rainfall accumulation of 3.82 inches.
Hail Hail
Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
Hail Hail
Estimated 0.88; Social Media Report.
Hail Hail
Location and Size (0.88) Estimated; NWS Employee reported nickel sized hail in Aransas Pass.
Hail Hail
Measured 1.00 ; Report found on social media. Time of report was estimated based on radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media posts show several streets flooded in the Aransas Pass area during the morning of the 4th after nearby report rainfall totals around 8.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind blew down 5 power poles in the community of West Sinton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported video of street flooding with water up to the curbs in the west part of Portland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Texas Department of Transportation reported Farm to Market Road 1944 was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Texas Department of Transportation reported water over the road on Farm to Market Road 1945 west of Sinton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Texas Department of Transportation reported State Highway 188 was down to one lane due to high water over the roadway between U. S. Highway 181 and Farm to Market Road 631.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported vehicles street flooding with vehicles stranded in Aransas Pass on West Nelson Avenue and Farm to Market Road 1069.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down on to Highway 234 around 3 miles west of Odem.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down across the south side of Taft.
Tornado EFU Tornado
The public recorded a video of a brief weak tornado in an open field near Edroy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof was blown off a barn northwest of Odem on Highway 234.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 1 |
| 2015 | 22 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 17 | 2 |
| 2012 | 32 | 4 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 1 |
| 2009 | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 | 22 | 4 |
| 2007 | 12 | 2 |
| 2006 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 11 | 2 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 | 7 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 4 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | 4 | 2 |
| 1967 | 4 | 4 |
| 1966 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 2 |
| 1960 | 2 | 2 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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