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Kleberg County, Texas severe weather history spans 223 recorded events between 1959 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 28.7% of all recorded events. It ranks #2,297 nationally and #203 in Texas.
223
Recorded events
1
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
$18.8M
Property damage
The record
What the Kleberg County, Texas severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Kleberg County, Texas severe weather history averages 3.3 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 63 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 39 events fall before 1990 and 184 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Kleberg County, Texas record is thunderstorm wind, responsible for 1 direct deaths. The costliest is thunderstorm wind, with $13.8M in reported property damage. In total, 7 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Kleberg County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 64 | 1 | $13.8M | 78 | 1968–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 61 | 0 | $500K | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Hail | 55 | 0 | $405K | 4 | 1968–2025 |
| Tornado | 30 | 0 | $4.0M | F1 | 1959–2016 |
| Funnel Cloud | 9 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 1997–2013 |
| Flood | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2022–2025 |
| Heavy Rain | 2 | 0 | $60K | 0 | 2007–2008 |
Decade by decade
Kleberg County, Texas severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
27 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 27 touched down inside it and 0 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-31 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 mi | Touched down here |
| 2016-05-31 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 1993-04-08 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1971-09-11 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 1970-05-30 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 1962-06-20 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2016-05-31 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 mi | Touched down here |
| 2013-10-18 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 mi | Touched down here |
| 2013-10-21 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 mi | Touched down here |
| 2012-05-10 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Kleberg County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1986 | Thunderstorm Wind | 1 | 0 | $0 |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
As the thunderstorms moved into Kleberg County, widespread wind damage was indicated across the county. Gusts to 74 knots were reported at the Kingsville Naval Air Station. Widespread reports were received of windows broken in homes and cars. Dozens of trees lost large branches as well. Three tank cars were derailed in Kingsville resulting in the leakage of the toxic chemical, butyl acetate. No evacuations were required. The storm knocked down several power poles, curtailing power to much of the county through the early morning hours. The greatest damage, according to the County Extension Agent, was over the northern part of the county, where damage to the corn crop was estimated at 65 to 70 percent. Lesser damage was indicated to the cotton crop.
As the thunderstorms moved into Kleberg County, widespread wind damage was indicated across the county. Gusts to 74 knots were reported at the Kingsville Naval Air Station. Widespread reports were received of windows broken in homes and cars. Dozens of trees lost large branches as well. Three tank cars were derailed in Kingsville resulting in the leakage of the toxic chemical, butyl acetate. No evacuations were required. The storm knocked down several power poles, curtailing power to much of the county through the early morning hours. The greatest damage, according to the County Extension Agent, was over the northern part of the county, where damage to the corn crop was estimated at 65 to 70 percent. Lesser damage was indicated to the cotton crop.
An EF-1 tornado touched down at the intersection of Brahma Boulevard and East General Cavazos Boulevard. It traveled northwest crossing Business Highway 77 near Otis Street before lifting. Windows were broken and shingles were blown off the roof of an apartment complex. Vehicle windows were smashed. A portion of a roof was blown off of a home. Numerous large trees and power poles were snapped. Estimated peak wind speed was 110 mph.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Moderate
FEMA NRI risk rating
30,579
Population (ACS)
$161K
Median home value
24
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BERYL | DR |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS | DR |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORMS MARCO AND LAURA | EM |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HANNA | EM |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Kingsville 134
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Kleberg County, Texas?
223 events are on record between 1959 and 2026, causing 1 direct deaths and $18.8M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Kleberg County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 64 recorded events — 28.7% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Kleberg County?
27 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 27 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Kleberg County?
24 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Kleberg County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Kleberg County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kleberg County as relatively moderate risk, placing it in the 84 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Kleberg County, Texas severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Kinney County 209
- Knox County 473
- King County 212
- Lamar County 563
- Kimble County 242
- Lamb County 528
Cite this page
“Kleberg County, Texas.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/texas/kleberg-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.