Tornado Alerts Near La Ward, TX 77970

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No active tornado alerts near La Ward

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the La Ward area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.5 tornados

Peak season month May

Total on record 74 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of La Ward

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	13.6 mi × 150 yd	None	18 mi	May 13, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 150 yd	None	34 mi	Mar 29, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	32 mi	Aug 25, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	2.2 mi × 50 yd	None	49 mi	Aug 25, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	58 mi	Aug 25, 2017
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	53 mi	Mar 5, 2017
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	17 mi	Mar 5, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	1.2 mi × 40 yd	None	60 mi	Oct 31, 2015
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	25 mi	May 13, 2015
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	40 mi	Apr 16, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 25 yd	None	33 mi	May 25, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	20 mi	Sep 29, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	20 mi	Aug 25, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 30 yd	None	59 mi	Jun 30, 2010
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	37 mi	Jun 30, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	13 mi	Oct 16, 2006
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	22 mi	Oct 16, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 75 yd	None	22 mi	May 10, 2006
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	31 mi	Nov 20, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	32 mi	Apr 6, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	33 mi	Apr 6, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	11 mi	Apr 6, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	38 mi	Apr 6, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 15 yd	None	15 mi	Jul 28, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 40 yd	None	16 mi	Jul 15, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	20 mi	Jul 15, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 14, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	23 mi	Jun 14, 2003
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 0 yd	None	39 mi	Sep 6, 2002
EF2	Considerable damage	3.5 mi × 100 yd	None	67 mi	Oct 11, 2001
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	31 mi	May 25, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	20 mi	May 5, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	25 mi	Oct 17, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	0 dead, 5 hurt	47 mi	Sep 10, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	15 mi	Jan 21, 1998
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 21, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	27 mi	Mar 17, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	23 mi	Mar 17, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 5 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 25, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 20, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	13 mi	Dec 17, 1995
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	13 mi	Dec 17, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	11 mi	Apr 4, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	3 mi	Oct 18, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	27 mi	Oct 18, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Oct 8, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	68 mi	Sep 10, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	33 mi	Jul 21, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 3, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 6, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	28 mi	Apr 17, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	Apr 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	9 mi	Oct 1, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	41 mi	Jun 20, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	18 mi	Jun 16, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	17 mi	Jun 16, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 16, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	31 mi	Jan 18, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 13 yd	None	31 mi	Jan 14, 1991
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 10 yd	None	27 mi	May 22, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	66 mi	Jan 29, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	61 mi	Jan 29, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	47 mi	Dec 31, 1984
EF0	Light damage	N/A	0 dead, 1 hurt	10 mi	May 19, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	33 mi	Mar 12, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 37 yd	None	20 mi	May 13, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 40 yd	None	30 mi	May 13, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 27 yd	None	18 mi	May 31, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 30 yd	None	34 mi	Aug 10, 1980
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	23 mi	Sep 10, 1977
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	21 mi	Apr 16, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	31 mi	Sep 26, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	15.3 mi × 33 yd	None	21 mi	May 7, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	5.6 mi × 50 yd	None	25 mi	May 7, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near La Ward over 28 years

74

Total tornados on record

1.5

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

55

EF1

18

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 HARRIS, TE Oct 11, 2001

3.5 mi path

EF1 JACKSON, TE May 7, 1976

15.3 mi path

EF1 CALHOUN, TE May 13, 2024

13.6 mi path

EF1 VICTORIA, TE May 7, 1976

5.6 mi path

EF1 MATAGORDA, TE Aug 25, 2017

2.2 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. La Ward sees the most tornado activity in May. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

PEAK

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for La Ward

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

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