Tornado Alerts Near Fort Stockton, TX 79735

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Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Fort Stockton

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.8 tornados

Peak season month May

Total on record 89 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Fort Stockton

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	35 mi	Apr 29, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	50 mi	Jun 2, 2024
EF3	Severe damage	0.9 mi × 250 yd	0 dead, 12 hurt	48 mi	Jun 2, 2024
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	36 mi	May 30, 2024
EF2	Considerable damage	20.1 mi × 125 yd	None	89 mi	May 4, 2024
EF0	Light damage	1.8 mi × 50 yd	None	21 mi	May 4, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 50 yd	None	16 mi	May 4, 2024
EF0	Light damage	2.7 mi × 150 yd	None	11 mi	May 4, 2024
EF0	Light damage	3.3 mi × 50 yd	None	6 mi	May 4, 2024
EF2	Considerable damage	6.4 mi × 175 yd	None	2 mi	May 4, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 1 yd	None	74 mi	Jun 2, 2023
EF0	Light damage	21.2 mi × 200 yd	None	69 mi	Jun 2, 2023
EF0	Light damage	20.5 mi × 25 yd	None	35 mi	Jun 2, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	2.3 mi × 125 yd	None	14 mi	Jun 2, 2023
EF0	Light damage	4.4 mi × 25 yd	None	14 mi	Jun 2, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	13 mi	May 1, 2022
EF0	Light damage	3.3 mi × 50 yd	None	13 mi	May 31, 2021
EF0	Light damage	6.3 mi × 50 yd	None	10 mi	May 31, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	5.6 mi × 250 yd	None	93 mi	Apr 12, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	11 mi	Jun 21, 2019
EF0	Light damage	2.4 mi × 100 yd	None	18 mi	May 17, 2019
EF0	Light damage	4.1 mi × 450 yd	None	31 mi	May 7, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 10 yd	None	124 mi	May 2, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 200 yd	None	41 mi	Apr 30, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 30 yd	None	87 mi	May 2, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	87 mi	May 2, 2018
EF0	Light damage	6.5 mi × 400 yd	None	14 mi	Apr 19, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	20 mi	May 19, 2015
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 100 yd	None	39 mi	May 19, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 100 yd	None	27 mi	May 19, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2.9 mi × 150 yd	None	31 mi	May 19, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 200 yd	None	25 mi	May 25, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	62 mi	May 24, 2014
EF2	Considerable damage	7.8 mi × 800 yd	None	45 mi	Apr 21, 2011
EF0	Light damage	8.1 mi × 200 yd	None	16 mi	Apr 21, 2011
EF0	Light damage	3.8 mi × 300 yd	None	22 mi	Apr 21, 2011
EF2	Considerable damage	0.3 mi × 300 yd	None	52 mi	Apr 29, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 50 yd	None	18 mi	May 26, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	3.2 mi × 100 yd	None	96 mi	Jun 15, 2007
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 75 yd	None	14 mi	Mar 23, 2007
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	38 mi	Jun 10, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 100 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 9, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 9, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 75 yd	None	4 mi	Aug 21, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 75 yd	None	8 mi	Aug 21, 2004
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 150 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 12, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	9 mi	Apr 3, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	16 mi	May 26, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	7 mi	May 10, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	139 mi	Apr 7, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	99 mi	Apr 7, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	93 mi	Apr 7, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	137 mi	Mar 19, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	120 mi	Mar 19, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	21 mi	Jul 2, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	131 mi	Mar 22, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 200 yd	None	141 mi	Mar 22, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	29 mi	May 26, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 120 yd	None	25 mi	May 9, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	110 mi	Mar 27, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	69 mi	Oct 5, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	100 mi	Jun 8, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	88 mi	May 21, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 15 yd	None	104 mi	May 19, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	62 mi	May 25, 1995
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	16 mi	May 18, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	58 mi	May 9, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	55 mi	Apr 29, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 15 yd	None	68 mi	Oct 12, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 30 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 8, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	8 mi × 50 yd	None	40 mi	Jun 1, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	19 mi	Apr 15, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	8 mi	Jun 21, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	15 mi	Jun 6, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 110 yd	None	38 mi	Jun 1, 1990
EF2	Considerable damage	3.5 mi × 250 yd	None	11 mi	Apr 15, 1990
EF0	Light damage	4.5 mi × 140 yd	None	15 mi	Jun 11, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	118 mi	May 16, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	8 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	140 mi	May 16, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	124 mi	Sep 17, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	137 mi	Sep 17, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	115 mi	Sep 17, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	14 mi	Jun 30, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	58 mi	Apr 28, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	9 mi	May 23, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 83 yd	None	86 mi	Jun 19, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	19 mi × 120 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	126 mi	May 12, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 900 yd	None	20 mi	Apr 20, 1979
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 40 yd	None	9 mi	May 25, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Fort Stockton over 35 years

89

Total tornados on record

1.8

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

70

EF1

12

EF2

6

EF3

1

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 TERRELL, TE Jun 2, 2024

0.9 mi path 12 injured

EF2 CROCKETT, TE May 4, 2024

20.1 mi path

EF2 VAL VERDE, TE May 12, 1982

19 mi path 2 injured

EF2 TERRELL, TE Apr 21, 2011

7.8 mi path

EF2 PECOS, TE May 4, 2024

6.4 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton

🛡️ 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

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

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