This Day in Weather History: May 4th

On this day in 1922, two tornadoes sweep through Austin

It was on this day in 1922, that two tornadoes swept through Austin. The “twin tornadoes”, as they were called, would result in 13 fatalities. The University of Texas was damaged by one of the tornadoes.


About the Author:

Justin Horne is a meteorologist and reporter for KSAT 12 News. When severe weather rolls through, Justin will hop in the KSAT 12 Storm Chaser to safely bring you the latest weather conditions from across South Texas. On top of delivering an accurate forecast, Justin often reports on one of his favorite topics: Texas history.