Tornado Alerts Near Big Bend National Park, TX 79834

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Big Bend National Park

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.8 tornados

Peak season month May

Total on record 42 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Big Bend National Park

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	112 mi	Jun 1, 2024
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	109 mi	May 26, 2023
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 50 yd	None	59 mi	May 28, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 30 yd	None	72 mi	May 31, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	81 mi	May 3, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	87 mi	Mar 19, 2017
EF0	Light damage	4.1 mi × 200 yd	None	125 mi	May 27, 2015
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 100 yd	None	91 mi	May 22, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2.6 mi × 300 yd	None	83 mi	Apr 13, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 150 yd	None	114 mi	May 22, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1.8 mi × 150 yd	None	113 mi	May 22, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	121 mi	Apr 29, 2007
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 50 yd	None	121 mi	Apr 29, 2007
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 300 yd	None	101 mi	Apr 29, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	43 mi	Apr 22, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	122 mi	Apr 3, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	31 mi	Apr 3, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	92 mi	Jun 5, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 60 yd	None	106 mi	Jul 29, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	106 mi	Jul 28, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 40 yd	None	127 mi	Jun 4, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 40 yd	None	100 mi	Aug 26, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	83 mi	Jun 9, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	90 mi	Jun 9, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	127 mi	Jun 8, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	88 mi	Jun 7, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	97 mi	May 24, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	2.6 mi × 73 yd	None	106 mi	May 24, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 40 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 10, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	129 mi	May 23, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	105 mi	Feb 27, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 150 yd	None	119 mi	Jun 6, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 60 yd	None	118 mi	May 11, 1989
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 40 yd	None	43 mi	May 31, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 60 yd	None	129 mi	May 22, 1987
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 30 yd	None	82 mi	May 19, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	70 mi	May 7, 1981
EF0	Light damage	6.2 mi × 13 yd	None	26 mi	Jun 4, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	129 mi	Apr 14, 1977
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	98 mi	Jul 15, 1976
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	86 mi	Jul 15, 1976
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	119 mi	Jun 13, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Big Bend National Park over 25 years

42

Total tornados on record

0.8

Average per year

EF1

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

37

EF1

5

EF2

0

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF1 PECOS, TE Jun 6, 1989

4 mi path

EF1 PECOS, TE May 24, 1992

2.6 mi path

EF1 PECOS, TE May 11, 1989

1.5 mi path

EF1 JEFF DAVIS, TE Jul 29, 1999

1.5 mi path

EF1 BREWSTER, TE May 7, 1981

1 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Big Bend National Park 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 Big Bend National Park

🛡️ 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

Cities near Big Bend National Park with live tracking