How many tornadoes has Cedar Hill, TX had?
Cedar Hill has had 217 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Cedar Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cedar Hill was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Cedar Hill?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cedar Hill, with 68 on record. April through June account for 131 of the 217 tornadoes on record near Cedar Hill.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
217
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.1% of total
Peak Month
April
68 on record
Per Year Avg
2.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cedar Hill
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
59 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
2
2022
7
2021
7
2020
2
2019
6
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
6
2014
1
2013
0
2012
8
2011
3
2010
4
2009
1
2008
2
2007
5
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
17
1970s
53
1980s
16
1990s
37
2000s
30
2010s
31
2020s
20
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
100
EF1
70
EF2
35
EF3
8
EF4
1
Unrated
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
3
Mar
17
Apr
68
May
48
Jun
15
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
8
Oct
23
Nov
5
Dec
13
Casualties on Record Near Cedar Hill
14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cedar Hill since 1950, across 3 events. 469 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Cedar Hill.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cedar Hill
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 Cedar Hill
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Cedar Hill, with 53 of the 217 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 20 so far. The Cedar Hill record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cedar Hill, 170 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cedar Hill is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Cedar Hill are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Cedar Hill has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 59 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 8, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Cedar Hill, TX had?
Since 1950, 217 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cedar Hill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cedar Hill?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cedar Hill was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cedar Hill?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cedar Hill, with 68 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 Cedar Hill been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Cedar Hill, 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 Cedar Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cedar Hill was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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