Tornadoes in Hays County
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched Hays County, Texas between 1953 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 33. The busiest month is April, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 28 April 1953. The most recent was on 12 June 2025.
- 34tornadoes
- 1death
- 33injuries
- 502per 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 Hays County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 44% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Hays 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 | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Hays County
- Deadliest and Strongest: San Antonio, Texas tornado28 April 1953, F3, 1 death, 5 injuries, 4.9 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado10 August 1980, F2, 20 injuries, 47.7 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado12 June 2025, EF0, 0.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Hays County
- San Antonio, Texas tornado28 April 1953, F3, 1 death, 5 injuries, 4.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.