Webb 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.
10
Tornado reports
158
Hail reports
118
Floods since 1996
635
All events
18
Deaths
$71.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Webb County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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
Multiple public social media reports of ice buildup on vehicles and overpasses. Texas Department of Public Safety reported at least 14 car accidents near Laredo. Including 1 fatality due to ice on Interstate 35 about 22 miles north of Laredo. There was also at least 1 injury.
The health director of Laredo reported to the emergency manager of a heat related fatality in the city on September 2nd. Heat index values were around 100 degrees during the afternoon. A 60 year old male passed away due to a heat stroke.
Heat index values ranged from 110 to 112 degrees. A 71 year old man died from heat stroke in a home without air conditioning in Laredo.
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 113 degrees.
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 115 to 117 degrees.
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 114 degrees.
Afternoon heat index values ranged 110 to 114 degrees.
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 114 to 117 degrees.
Afternoon heat index values ranged from 110 to 114 degrees.
Fourteen year old boy was electrocuted after picking up a live power line that was downed in the storm.
A widespread 4 to 6 inches of torrential rainfall fell across Laredo during the early morning hours with localized amounts possibly up to 8 inches. 4.29 was recorded by a television station on the north side of town. 5.41 was recorded at the Laredo International Airport between 1…
Sleet and rain mix, with little to no accumulation. Accidents were reported on the rain slick roadways in and around Laredo.
Freezing temperatures affected the area from the 14th until 18th. Long duration cold spell led to power outages and issues with water pressure. Damages to homes occurred when frozen pipes burst.
Damage survey in connection with a severe thunderstorm revealed straight-line wind damage along a line around 5 miles in length and 1 mile in width across northwest Laredo. The damage was from west of the intersection of Interstate 69W and Mines Road to the intersection of east D…
Laredo Fire Chief reported flash flooding across the north and northeast side of the city. Portions of Interstate 35 were closed north of Laredo near mile marker 12 due to debris blocking the roadway. Several high water rescues occurred with motorists stranded in high water in no…
A supercell produced severe winds, with a measured gust of 61 mph at the Laredo International Airport (LRD), causing damage to homes, businesses, trees and power poles throughout the north and east-central side of the city. Over 11,000 customers were left without power on the eve…
A NWS storm survey team observed the most severe damage at the Laredo International Airport and homes and businesses surrounding the airport. $750,000 in damage was done to city owned buildings at the airport. An estimated $2 million in damage was done to privately owned building…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Laredo PD reported that the intersection of Ejido and Potomac was closed due to flooding. Time estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report received from mPING.
Drought Drought
Improvement to D1 by 6/9, ending inclusion in Storm Data.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gusts up to 58 mph by the KLRD AWOS.
Drought Drought
Improvement to widespread D2.
Drought Drought
Improvement to D2 and D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2, D3, and D4 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought. Introduction of D4 on 2/24.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KLRD reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KLRD reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
KLRD 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
KLRD 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
KLRD reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KLRD reported temperatures of 32 degF or less for a least 2 hours.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 and D3 drought.
Drought Drought
Continued D2 drought. Introduction of D3 on 12/23.
Drought Drought
Continued D2.
Drought Drought
Introduction of D2 in N Webb.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous streets flooded on south side of Laredo.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of water in homes, rescues beginning. Some streets flowing like rivers.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Weather station in Laredo measured 5.78 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Weather station south of the airport measured 4.18 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Weather station north of the airport measured 3.13 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
HADS weather station west of airport measured 3.56 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Enterprise measured 4.40 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
McPherson station measured 4.60 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Bullock station measured 4.90 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Del Mar station measured 5.20 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Canal station measured 5.00 inches.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 34 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | 58 | 0 |
| 2022 | 51 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 | 45 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 19 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 8 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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