Brownsville weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Brownsville, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Brownsville as part of Cameron County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Brownsville
64 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brownsville since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 12. The most recent was on October 27, 2025 (rated unknown).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownsville
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1969 | F3 | Cameron County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | F3 | Cameron County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 1970 | F2 | Willacy County | 25.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| August 9, 1980 | F2 | Cameron County | 4.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 1969 | F2 | Cameron County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | ? | Cameron County | 0 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 28, 2025 | EF0 | Cameron County | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 15, 2023 | ? | Cameron County | 0 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2023 | EF1 | Cameron County | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 1 | 11 |
| July 26, 2020 | EF0 | Cameron County | 3.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Cameron County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 271 | November 9, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 159 | October 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 136 | February 28, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 122 | September 14, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 114 | May 27, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 66 | November 8, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 64 | December 15, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 45 | October 16, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 43 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 32 | November 8, 2026 |
About Brownsville
- Population: 191,967 (2024 estimate)
- County: Cameron County
- State: Texas