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The predawn tornado in downtown San Antonio was weak. (Copyright KSAT-12 2026 – All Rights Reserved)
Rated EF-0, the tornado produced estimated winds of 65 mph and remained on the ground for approximately 0.29 miles, reaching a maximum width of 30 yards before lifting a minute later at 5:21 a.m.
The tornado caused minimal damage, which included a portion of a tin roof peel from a business and a partially collapsed brick façade.
East Bexar County – Burshard Road tornado
The second newly confirmed tornado touched down at 4:25 p.m. north of Burshard Road and west of Gardner Road in east Bexar County.
A weak, short-lasting tornado occurred in SE Bexar County July 15, 2026 (Copyright KSAT-12 2026 – All Rights Reserved)
Also rated EF-0 with peak winds of 65 mph, the tornado traveled only 0.12 miles (330 yards) and reached a maximum width of 30 yards before dissipating one minute later.
Video confirmed the brief touchdown. The tornado remained over mostly open land, with the only reported damage being to a fence.
Uvalde County tornado – Uvalde Estates
The brief tornado touched down at 2:58 a.m. with estimated peak winds of 95 mph. The tornado remained on the ground for at least 0.05 miles and reached a maximum width of 50 yards.
Survey teams determined the Uvalde County tornado snapped one wooden power pole, left another leaning, and caused tree damage throughout the subdivision.