National Weather ServiceTexasTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Texas
The National Weather Service issued 287 tornado warnings for Texas in 2025 and 291 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 148, 42% below the average of 256 for those months in 2008-2025. Harris was covered most often (184 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Texas get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Texas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 148 |
| 2025 | 287 |
| 2024 | 372 |
| 2023 | 249 |
| 2022 | 258 |
| 2021 | 238 |
| 2020 | 218 |
| 2019 | 428 |
| 2018 | 180 |
| 2017 | 457 |
| 2016 | 221 |
| 2015 | 551 |
| 2014 | 143 |
| 2013 | 137 |
| 2012 | 271 |
| 2011 | 262 |
| 2010 | 315 |
| 2009 | 349 |
| 2008 | 306 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Texas get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Texas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 184 | 25 | February 15, 2026 |
| Bowie | 123 | 19 | April 4, 2025 |
| Pecos | 119 | 22 | May 6, 2025 |
| Montgomery | 114 | 21 | September 2, 2026 |
| Newton | 112 | 30 | March 11, 2026 |
| Brazoria | 111 | 12 | February 15, 2026 |
| Jasper | 108 | 32 | March 11, 2026 |
| Rusk | 108 | 23 | April 4, 2026 |
| Fort Bend | 107 | 8 | May 27, 2026 |
| Harrison | 107 | 25 | April 4, 2026 |
| Cass | 102 | 24 | March 7, 2026 |
| Liberty | 98 | 22 | February 3, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Tornado Warning: Gray, Roberts and Wheeler, TX
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Tornado Warning: Carson, Potter and Randall, TX
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Tornado Warning: Deaf Smith, TX
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Tornado Warning: Randall, TX
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Tornado Warning: Armstrong, Carson, Donley and 1 more, TX
Expired 8:15 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Tornado Warning: Gray and Wheeler, TX
Expired 7:30 p.m. CDT, September 29, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningJuly 16, 2026
Tornado Warning: Kinney, TX
Expired 7:15 a.m. CDT, July 16, 2026
NWS Austin/San AntonioWarningJuly 16, 2026
Tornado Warning: Kinney, TX
Expired 7:15 a.m. CDT, July 16, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Texas.