Waco weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Waco, TX right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Waco as part of McLennan County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Waco
106 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Waco since 1950, killing 126 people and injuring 724. The most recent was on June 11, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Waco
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1953 | F5 | McLennan County | 20.9 mi | 583 yd | 114 | 597 |
| May 6, 1973 | F5 | McLennan County | 10.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 10, 1973 | F4 | McLennan County | 23.3 mi | 150 yd | 6 | 77 |
| March 31, 1959 | F4 | Hill County | 10.4 mi | 1,760 yd | 6 | 31 |
| April 21, 1952 | F4 | McLennan County | 2.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | EF0 | McLennan County | 0.1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 23, 2024 | EF0 | Falls County | 18.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 23, 2024 | EF1 | Falls County | 2.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 |
| April 26, 2024 | EF1 | Hill County | 2.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 26, 2024 | EF1 | Hill County | 0.2 mi | 55 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for McLennan County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 165 | May 19, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 97 | October 2, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 78 | November 1, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 77 | July 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 72 | October 16, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 56 | September 12, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 42 | April 29, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 37 | September 30, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 37 | October 3, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 23 | June 6, 2026 |
About Waco
- Population: 146,608 (2024 estimate)
- County: McLennan County
- State: Texas