Austin weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Austin, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Austin as part of Travis County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Austin
122 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Austin since 1950, killing 3 people and injuring 78. The most recent was on April 28, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Austin
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1997 | F4 | Travis County | 5.6 mi | 440 yd | 1 | 5 |
| April 7, 1980 | F3 | Williamson County | 31.7 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 5 |
| April 30, 1954 | F3 | Travis County | 139.9 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 6 |
| April 24, 1957 | F3 | Bastrop County | 14.7 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 10, 1959 | F3 | Travis County | 11 mi | 667 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | EF1 | Travis County | 4.8 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 26, 2023 | EF0 | Caldwell County | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 21, 2022 | EF2 | Travis County | 12 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 21, 2022 | EF2 | Travis County | 34.6 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 4, 2018 | EF0 | Williamson County | 0.7 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Travis County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 238 | October 1, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 194 | August 27, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 132 | October 31, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 74 | September 15, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 73 | May 19, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 70 | June 15, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 56 | October 16, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 42 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 36 | October 1, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 35 | August 23, 2026 |
About Austin
- Population: 993,588 (2024 estimate)
- County: Travis County
- State: Texas