The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Texas With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 364 towns of 500–10,000 people in Texas. #1 is Presidio, TX (0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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  1. 25Medina, Texas

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Medina is a community of 3,953 people in Zapata County, Texas. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on May 23, 1970.

    3,953 people · Zapata County · median home $65,000 · income $21,506 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Medina by decade1'50'602'70'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 24Lakehills, Texas

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lakehills is a community of 5,295 people in Bandera County, Texas. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on May 11, 1977.

    5,295 people · Bandera County · median home $259,000 · income $90,110 · Jan low 37°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lakehills by decade1'50'603'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 23Zapata, Texas

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Zapata is a community of 5,383 people in Zapata County, Texas. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on May 23, 1970.

    5,383 people · Zapata County · median home $124,900 · income $45,488 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zapata by decade1'50'602'70'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 22Cuero, Texas

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Cuero is a city of 8,128 people in DeWitt County, Texas. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on November 23, 2004.

    8,128 people · DeWitt County · median home $176,900 · income $56,480 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cuero by decade'501'601'70'801'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 21El Cenizo, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    El Cenizo is a city of 2,540 people in Webb County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on April 5, 1961.

    2,540 people · Webb County · median home $69,800 · income $48,897 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of El Cenizo by decade'502'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 20Sullivan City, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Sullivan City is a city of 3,908 people in Hidalgo County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on April 26, 1967.

    3,908 people · Hidalgo County · median home $94,600 · income $44,464 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sullivan City by decade'502'60'701'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 19Hebbronville, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Hebbronville is a community of 4,101 people in Jim Hogg County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an EF1 on July 2, 2010.

    4,101 people · Jim Hogg County · median home $136,300 · income $42,455 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hebbronville by decade'50'60'70'80'902'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 18Rio Bravo, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rio Bravo is a city of 4,450 people in Webb County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on April 5, 1961.

    4,450 people · Webb County · median home $77,400 · income $45,864 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rio Bravo by decade'502'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 17Carrizo Springs, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Carrizo Springs is a city of 4,892 people in Dimmit County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on February 25, 1971.

    4,892 people · Dimmit County · median home $86,700 · income $38,659 · Jan low 37°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carrizo Springs by decade'50'601'701'80'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 16Chula Vista, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Chula Vista is a community of 5,100 people in Maverick County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an EF3 on April 24, 2007.

    5,100 people · Maverick County · median home $100,700 · income $39,271 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chula Vista by decade'502'60'70'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 15Bulverde, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bulverde is a city of 5,692 people in Comal County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on May 3, 1958.

    5,692 people · Comal County · median home $420,200 · income $112,188 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bulverde by decade1'501'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 14Canutillo, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Canutillo is a community of 6,212 people in El Paso County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1979.

    6,212 people · El Paso County · median home $106,600 · income $40,682 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Canutillo by decade'50'602'70'80'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 13Crystal City, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Crystal City is a city of 6,354 people in Zavala County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on May 23, 1966.

    6,354 people · Zavala County · median home $109,100 · income $36,328 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crystal City by decade1'501'60'70'80'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 12Eidson Road, Texas

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Eidson Road is a community of 9,461 people in Maverick County, Texas. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an EF3 on April 24, 2007.

    9,461 people · Maverick County · median home $100,900 · income $33,839 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eidson Road by decade'502'60'70'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 11Sonora, Texas

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Sonora is a city of 2,502 people in Sutton County, Texas. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on May 2, 1991.

    2,502 people · Sutton County · median home $143,200 · income $71,848 · Jan low 31°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sonora by decade'50'60'70'802'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 10Vinton, Texas

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Vinton is a village of 2,684 people in El Paso County, Texas. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1979.

    2,684 people · El Paso County · median home $109,100 · income $65,991 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vinton by decade1'50'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 9Elm Creek, Texas

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Elm Creek is a community of 2,884 people in Maverick County, Texas. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1969.

    2,884 people · Maverick County · median home $170,100 · income $52,263 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elm Creek by decade'502'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 8Anthony, Texas

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Anthony is a town of 3,671 people in El Paso County, Texas. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1979.

    3,671 people · El Paso County · median home $168,200 · income $54,588 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Anthony by decade1'50'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 7Westway, Texas

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Westway is a community of 3,811 people in El Paso County, Texas. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on July 31, 1979.

    3,811 people · El Paso County · median home $106,000 · income $44,852 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westway by decade1'50'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 6Homestead Meadows South, Texas

    2 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Homestead Meadows South is a community of 7,142 people in El Paso County, Texas. 2 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on June 21, 1992.

    7,142 people · El Paso County · median home $173,500 · income $49,327 · Jan low 32°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homestead Meadows South by decade'50'60'70'802'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 5Escobares, Texas

    1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950

    Escobares is a city of 2,588 people in Starr County, Texas. 1 tornado since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F0 on April 2, 2004.

    2,588 people · Starr County · median home $72,800 · income $29,844 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Escobares by decade'50'60'70'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 4Homestead Meadows North, Texas

    1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950

    Homestead Meadows North is a community of 5,210 people in El Paso County, Texas. 1 tornado since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an F1 on July 19, 1972.

    5,210 people · El Paso County · median home $192,800 · income $63,088 · Jan low 35°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homestead Meadows North by decade'50'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 3Fabens, Texas

    1 tornado within 10 miles since 1950

    Fabens is a community of 7,498 people in El Paso County, Texas. 1 tornado since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21); the strongest was an EF0 on April 22, 2019.

    7,498 people · El Paso County · median home $95,500 · income $42,533 · Jan low 29°F · 2 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fabens by decade'50'60'70'80'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 2Las Lomas, Texas

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Las Lomas is a community of 3,054 people in Starr County, Texas. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21).

    3,054 people · Starr County · median home $87,200 · income $24,583 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Las Lomas by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 1Presidio, Texas

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Presidio is a city of 3,264 people in Presidio County, Texas. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Texas town: 21).

    3,264 people · Presidio County · median home $78,800 · income $40,800 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Presidio by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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Methodology. We ranked 364 towns of 500–10,000 people in Texas (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: