Tornadoes in Cameron County
The Storm Prediction Center records 69 tornadoes whose paths touched Cameron County, Texas between 1953 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 12. The busiest month is May, with 15 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 12 May 1969. The most recent was on 27 October 2025.
- 69tornadoes
- 1death
- 12injuries
- 774per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Cameron County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 50 | 72% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 16% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 4% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 3 | 4% |
Cameron County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 15 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 9 |
| Aug | 13 |
| Sep | 8 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Cameron County
- Deadliest: Texas tornado13 May 2023, EF1, 1 death, 11 injuries, 0.5 miles long
- Strongest: Texas tornado12 May 1969, F3, 0.1 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado24 May 1970, F2, 1 injury, 25.5 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado27 October 2025, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.