Tornadoes in Medina County
The Storm Prediction Center records 27 tornadoes whose paths touched Medina County, Texas between 1958 and 2021. They killed 3 people and injured 30. The busiest month is March, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 29 April 1975. The most recent was on 28 April 2021.
- 27tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 30injuries
- 204per 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 Medina County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Medina County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Medina County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Pearsall, Texas tornado29 April 1975, F3, 3 deaths, 5 injuries, 8.3 miles long
- Longest path: Texas tornado15 April 1973, F1, 22.4 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado28 April 2021, EF1, 1.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Medina County
- Pearsall, Texas tornado29 April 1975, F3, 3 deaths, 5 injuries, 8.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.