3
Moderate
Tornado Risk in El Paso, TX
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 4
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $434K from this hazard type
- 5 events on record in proximity
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - El Paso, TX WFO Region, US (2021-05-22)
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
El Paso is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How El Paso Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near El Paso
Tornado - El Paso, TX WFO Region, US
November 4, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - El Paso, TX WFO Region, US
November 4, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - El Paso, TX WFO Region, US
November 4, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - El Paso, TX WFO Region, US
March 12, 2020 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado - El Paso, TX WFO Region, US
May 21, 2021 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 0/10
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