How many tornadoes has Dallas, TX had?
Dallas has had 205 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Dallas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dallas was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Dallas?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dallas, with 48 on record. April through June account for 103 of the 205 tornadoes on record near Dallas.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
205
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
5.9% of total
Peak Month
April
48 on record
Per Year Avg
2.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dallas
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
62 total, averaging 3.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
6
2021
2
2020
2
2019
11
2018
1
2017
4
2016
1
2015
5
2014
1
2013
0
2012
8
2011
3
2010
5
2009
3
2008
2
2007
5
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
11
1960s
17
1970s
52
1980s
16
1990s
39
2000s
18
2010s
39
2020s
13
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
90
EF1
71
EF2
32
EF3
10
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
11
Feb
3
Mar
23
Apr
48
May
43
Jun
12
Jul
5
Aug
3
Sep
11
Oct
25
Nov
5
Dec
16
Casualties on Record Near Dallas
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Dallas since 1950, across 4 events. 1,052 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Dallas.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dallas
Deadliest Tornado
EF4 on December 26, 2015 — 10 fatalities, 13.0 mi path, 550 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — $1.6B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 14, 1971 — 1,760 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 Dallas
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Dallas, with 52 of the 205 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Dallas record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dallas, 161 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dallas is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Dallas has averaged 3.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 62 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 11, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Dallas, TX had?
Since 1950, 205 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dallas. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Dallas?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Dallas was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Dallas?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dallas, with 48 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 Dallas been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Dallas, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes 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 Dallas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dallas was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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