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Corinth, TX Tornado History — 155 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Corinth, TX had?

Corinth has had 155 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Corinth?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corinth was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Corinth?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corinth, with 38 on record. April through June account for 88 of the 155 tornadoes on record near Corinth.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
155
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
5.2% of total
Peak Month
May
38 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Corinth

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 59 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 4
2024 5
2023 2
2022 6
2021 1
2020 1
2019 8
2018 0
2017 3
2016 3
2015 9
2014 0
2013 1
2012 3
2011 3
2010 0
2009 5
2008 1
2007 4

What storm spotters reported near Corinth

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Corinth and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 30, 2025 and the most recent on August 28, 2025. They are already counted in the Corinth totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

August 28, 2025
1 N Lincoln Park, Denton County, TX
[Landspout] Several photos and videos on social media of a landspout in the Providence Village and Little Elm area. (FWD)
EF0° April 30, 2025
3 W Celina, Denton County, TX
Picture and video evidence confirmed a brief tornado west of Celina. Minor tree damage was found along County Road 9. This tornado was rated EF-0 with maximum estimated (FWD)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 21
1970s 29
1980s 13
1990s 9
2000s 24
2010s 30
2020s 19

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 59
EF1 65
EF2 22
EF3 8
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 23
Apr 35
May 38
Jun 15
Jul 7
Aug 4
Sep 9
Oct 10
Nov 5
Dec 7

Casualties on Record Near Corinth

18 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Corinth since 1950, across 3 events. 373 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Corinth.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Corinth

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
F2 on April 22, 1963 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF3 on May 25, 2024 — 47.3 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Corinth

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Corinth, with 30 of the 155 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 19 so far. The Corinth record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Corinth, 124 reached EF0 or EF1 and 30 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Corinth is rated EF3, of which 8 are logged. A further 1 near Corinth is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Corinth has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 59 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 9, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Corinth, TX had?
Since 1950, 155 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Corinth. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Corinth?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Corinth was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Corinth?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corinth, with 38 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 Corinth?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corinth was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Corinth?
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