Bosque County, Texas Tropical Cyclone History
Since 1874, 18 tropical cyclones have passed within 50 miles of Bosque County, Texas — about one every 8.4 years. Of those, 1 were at hurricane strength at their closest approach. The most recent was Bill (2015), which passed 13 miles away on 17 June 2015.
Storm tracks within 50 miles
Key facts
- Most recentBill (2015) — 13 mi away, 17 June 2015
- Strongest stormUnnamed Storm (1900) — 60 kt (69 mph) at its strongest within 50 miles
- Closest pass on recordUnnamed Storm (1945) — 0.3 miles
- Closest major hurricane (Cat 3+)None on record
- Passes within 25 miles10 of 18
- Peak monthAugust and September — 7 storms (39% of all)
- Most active year1970 — 2 storms
- Most active decade1940s — 3 storms
- Major hurricanes (Cat 3+) within 50 mi0
- Record span1874–2015
When storms arrive
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Activity by decade
| 1870s | 1880s | 1890s | 1900s | 1910s | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Every tropical or subtropical cyclone within 50 miles
| Storm | Closest approach | Distance | Status | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill (2015) | 17 Jun 2015 | 13.4 mi | TS / TD | 29 kt |
| Frances (1998) | 13 Sep 1998 | 43.3 mi | TS / TD | 20 kt |
| Dean (1995) | 1 Aug 1995 | 10.6 mi | TS / TD | 20 kt |
| Chantal (1989) | 2 Aug 1989 | 21.8 mi | TS / TD | 22 kt |
| Alicia (1983) | 19 Aug 1983 | 30.8 mi | TS / TD | 32 kt |
| Felice (1970) | 16 Sep 1970 | 17.3 mi | TS / TD | 30 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1970) | 2 Sep 1970 | 38.0 mi | TS / TD | 20 kt |
| Candy (1968) | 24 Jun 1968 | 11.8 mi | TS / TD | 30 kt |
| Carla (1961) | 12 Sep 1961 | 4.2 mi | TS / TD | 39 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1947) | 26 Aug 1947 | 9.6 mi | TS / TD | 20 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1945) | 29 Aug 1945 | 0.3 mi | TS / TD | 23 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1943) | 29 Jul 1943 | 15.5 mi | TS / TD | 30 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1932) | 15 Aug 1932 | 32.8 mi | TS / TD | 29 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1926) | 27 Aug 1926 | 38.0 mi | TS / TD | 20 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1902) | 27 Jun 1902 | 34.0 mi | TS / TD | 35 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1900) | 9 Sep 1900 | 11.3 mi | TS / TD | 52 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1897) | 13 Sep 1897 | 49.1 mi | TS / TD | 40 kt |
| Unnamed Storm (1874) | 7 Sep 1874 | 43.0 mi | TS / TD | 30 kt |
Post-tropical and extratropical passes
A further 1 system passed within 50 miles after losing tropical characteristics. These are excluded from the counts above because they were no longer tropical cyclones at their closest approach — but several were highly damaging, so they are listed here.
| Storm | Status | Closest approach | Distance | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard (2008) | Remnant low | 6 Aug 2008 | 7.2 mi | 22 kt |
How Bosque County, Texas compares
Among the 2,208 U.S. counties and county-equivalents that have recorded at least one tropical cyclone within 50 miles, Bosque County, Texas ranks #875 — more exposed than 60.4% of them. Within Texas it ranks #79 of 223, against a state average of 15.7 storms per county.
Notable storms
- TS / TD Unnamed Storm (1900) passed 11 miles away on 9 September 1900 as a hurricane, reaching 60 kt (69 mph) while within 50 miles.
- TS / TD Carla (1961) passed 4 miles away on 12 September 1961 as a tropical storm, reaching 43 kt (49 mph) while within 50 miles.
- TS / TD Unnamed Storm (1897) passed 49 miles away on 13 September 1897 as a tropical storm, reaching 40 kt (46 mph) while within 50 miles.
- TS / TD Unnamed Storm (1902) passed 34 miles away on 27 June 1902 as a tropical storm, reaching 35 kt (40 mph) while within 50 miles.
16 of the 18 storms made a documented landfall somewhere along their track.
How often to expect a storm
A return interval of 8.4 years does not mean storms arrive on a schedule. It is simply 18 storms spread over the 152 years from 1874 to 2025. 1 separate year saw more than one storm pass within 50 miles while decades have gone by with none. The longest recorded quiet stretch was 24 years, between 1902 and 1926. It has been 10 years since the last one; 6 of the 16 gaps in this record were longer than that.
Common questions
How many hurricanes have hit Bosque County, Texas?
1 tropical cyclones have passed within 50 miles of Bosque County, Texas at hurricane strength since 1874. Counting all tropical cyclones — including tropical storms and depressions — the total is 18.
When was the last hurricane in Bosque County, Texas?
Unnamed Storm (1900), on 9 September 1900, passing 11 miles away — 126 years ago. The most recent tropical cyclone of any strength was Bill (2015) in 2015.
What was the strongest storm to affect Bosque County, Texas?
Unnamed Storm (1900), which reached 60 kt (69 mph) while within 50 miles; its closest approach was 11 miles.
How often do hurricanes hit Bosque County, Texas?
On average, one tropical cyclone passes within 50 miles every 8.4 years — 18 storms over the 152 years from 1874 to 2025, the end of the HURDAT2 record. That is a historical average, not a schedule or a forecast.
Nearby counties
Bosque County, Texas borders or sits close to 7 other counties with a published storm record. McLennan County, Texas has 24 on record.