How many tornadoes has Arlington, TX had?
Arlington has had 246 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Arlington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Arlington was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Arlington?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Arlington, with 66 on record. April through June account for 138 of the 246 tornadoes on record near Arlington.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
246
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
4.9% of total
Peak Month
April
66 on record
Per Year Avg
3.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Arlington
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
76 total, averaging 3.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
15
2021
3
2020
2
2019
8
2018
1
2017
5
2016
2
2015
6
2014
1
2013
0
2012
7
2011
4
2010
4
2009
4
2008
3
2007
8
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
16
1960s
24
1970s
63
1980s
16
1990s
31
2000s
35
2010s
38
2020s
23
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
104
EF1
87
EF2
41
EF3
11
EF4
1
Unrated
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
4
Mar
25
Apr
66
May
49
Jun
23
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
12
Oct
20
Nov
9
Dec
22
Casualties on Record Near Arlington
16 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Arlington since 1950, across 4 events. 521 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Arlington.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Arlington
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 2, 1957 — 10 fatalities, 17.2 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — $1.6B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on October 12, 1969 — 45.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 4, 2025.
What the record shows near Arlington
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Arlington, with 63 of the 246 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 23 so far. The Arlington record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Arlington, 191 reached EF0 or EF1 and 53 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Arlington is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 2 near Arlington are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Arlington has averaged 3.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 76 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 15, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Arlington, TX had?
Since 1950, 246 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Arlington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Arlington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Arlington was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Arlington?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Arlington, with 66 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Arlington been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Arlington, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Arlington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Arlington was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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