National Weather ServiceTexasTornado WarningArchive to October 15, 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) | 155 |
| 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 15, 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 15, 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 | 120 | 23 | October 14, 2026 |
| 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 15, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Texas in AreaZine's record
NWS NormanWarningOctober 14, 2026
Tornado Warning: Tillman, Wichita and Wilbarger, OK and TX
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningOctober 14, 2026
Tornado Warning: King, TX
Expired 6:45 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningOctober 14, 2026
Tornado Warning: King, TX
Expired 6:30 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningOctober 14, 2026
Tornado Warning: Kent, TX
Expired 6:00 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningOctober 14, 2026
Tornado Warning: Kent, TX
Expired 5:30 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS Midland/OdessaWarningOctober 14, 2026
Tornado Warning: Pecos, TX
Expired 3:15 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2026
NWS LubbockWarningOctober 13, 2026
Tornado Warning: Crosby and Dickens, TX
Expired 6:30 p.m. CDT, October 13, 2026
NWS AmarilloWarningSeptember 29, 2026
Tornado Warning: Gray, Roberts and Wheeler, TX
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, September 29, 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).
Every tornado warning for Texas in AreaZine's record
48 notices in AreaZine's record; the latest first below. Every one, oldest first: April 11, 2026 to October 14, 2026.
- Tornado Warning: Tillman, Wichita and Wilbarger, OK and TX Tillman, Wichita and Wilbarger expired
- Tornado Warning: King, TX King expired
- Tornado Warning: King, TX King expired
- Tornado Warning: King, TX King expired
- Tornado Warning: King, TX King expired
- Tornado Warning: King, TX King expired
- Tornado Warning: Dickens, Kent, King and 1 more, TX Dickens, Kent, King and 1 more expired
- Tornado Warning: Kent, TX Kent expired
- Tornado Warning: Kent, TX Kent expired
- Tornado Warning: Kent, TX Kent expired
- Tornado Warning: Garza and Kent, TX Garza and Kent expired
- Tornado Warning: Pecos, TX Pecos expired
- Tornado Warning: Pecos, TX Pecos expired
- Tornado Warning: Pecos, TX Pecos expired
- Tornado Warning: Crosby and Dickens, TX Crosby and Dickens expired
- Tornado Warning: Crosby and Dickens, TX Crosby and Dickens expired
- Tornado Warning: Gray, Roberts and Wheeler, TX Gray, Roberts and Wheeler expired
- Tornado Warning: Carson, Potter and Randall, TX Carson, Potter and Randall expired
- Tornado Warning: Deaf Smith, TX Deaf Smith expired
- Tornado Warning: Randall, TX Randall expired
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov). A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
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.
How does Texas compare with its neighbours?
Texas gets more tornado warnings than any state on its border.
| State | A year, 2021-2025 | A year, 2008-2025 | Rank of all states |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 281 | 291 | 1st |
| Oklahoma | 178 | 141 | 3rd |
| Arkansas | 141 | 129 | 6th |
| Louisiana | 139 | 157 | 8th |
| New Mexico | 15 | 18 | 31st |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 15, 2026.
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