How many tornadoes has DeSoto, TX had?
DeSoto has had 191 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near DeSoto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of DeSoto was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in DeSoto?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near DeSoto, with 55 on record. April through June account for 110 of the 191 tornadoes on record near DeSoto.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
191
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
6.3% of total
Peak Month
April
55 on record
Per Year Avg
2.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near DeSoto
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
56 total, averaging 2.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
2
2022
4
2021
6
2020
2
2019
7
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
8
2014
1
2013
1
2012
7
2011
3
2010
4
2009
0
2008
2
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
12
1960s
12
1970s
44
1980s
12
1990s
38
2000s
23
2010s
34
2020s
16
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
86
EF1
62
EF2
28
EF3
10
EF4
2
Unrated
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
2
Mar
18
Apr
55
May
44
Jun
11
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
8
Oct
22
Nov
5
Dec
13
Casualties on Record Near DeSoto
23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of DeSoto since 1950, across 3 events. 958 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near DeSoto.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near DeSoto
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 DeSoto
The 1970s were the busiest decade near DeSoto, with 44 of the 191 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The DeSoto record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near DeSoto, 148 reached EF0 or EF1 and 40 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near DeSoto is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 3 near DeSoto are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years DeSoto has averaged 2.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 56 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 8, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has DeSoto, TX had?
Since 1950, 191 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of DeSoto. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near DeSoto?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of DeSoto was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in DeSoto?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near DeSoto, with 55 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 DeSoto been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of DeSoto, 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 DeSoto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of DeSoto was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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