How many tornadoes has Bedford, TX had?
Bedford has had 213 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Bedford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bedford was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Bedford?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bedford, with 56 on record. April through June account for 123 of the 213 tornadoes on record near Bedford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
213
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.2% of total
Peak Month
April
56 on record
Per Year Avg
2.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bedford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
71 total, averaging 3.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
11
2021
2
2020
2
2019
8
2018
0
2017
5
2016
3
2015
6
2014
1
2013
0
2012
6
2011
5
2010
4
2009
5
2008
3
2007
7
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
12
1960s
26
1970s
52
1980s
15
1990s
20
2000s
32
2010s
38
2020s
18
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
88
EF1
78
EF2
37
EF3
9
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
22
Apr
56
May
48
Jun
19
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
12
Oct
14
Nov
9
Dec
18
Casualties on Record Near Bedford
13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Bedford since 1950, across 3 events. 397 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Bedford.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bedford
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 Bedford
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Bedford, with 52 of the 213 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Bedford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bedford, 166 reached EF0 or EF1 and 46 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bedford is rated EF3, of which 9 are logged. A further 1 near Bedford is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Bedford has averaged 3.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 71 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 11, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Bedford, TX had?
Since 1950, 213 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bedford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bedford?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bedford was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Bedford?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bedford, with 56 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Bedford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bedford was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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