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Duncanville, TX Tornado History — 213 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Duncanville, TX had?

Duncanville has had 213 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Duncanville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Duncanville was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.

When is tornado season in Duncanville?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Duncanville, with 63 on record. April through June account for 120 of the 213 tornadoes on record near Duncanville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
213
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
5.2% of total
Peak Month
April
63 on record
Per Year Avg
2.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Duncanville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 61 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 2
2022 9
2021 5
2020 2
2019 7
2018 1
2017 3
2016 0
2015 7
2014 1
2013 0
2012 8
2011 3
2010 4
2009 1
2008 2
2007 5

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 15
1960s 16
1970s 53
1980s 14
1990s 36
2000s 26
2010s 34
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 95
EF1 72
EF2 33
EF3 9
EF4 2
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 3
Mar 17
Apr 63
May 45
Jun 12
Jul 5
Aug 3
Sep 9
Oct 23
Nov 5
Dec 17

Casualties on Record Near Duncanville

24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Duncanville since 1950, across 4 events. 950 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Duncanville.

The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Duncanville

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 Duncanville

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Duncanville, with 53 of the 213 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 19 so far. The Duncanville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Duncanville, 167 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Duncanville is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 2 near Duncanville are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Duncanville has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 61 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 9, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Duncanville, TX had?
Since 1950, 213 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Duncanville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Duncanville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Duncanville was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Duncanville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Duncanville, with 63 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 Duncanville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Duncanville, 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 Duncanville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Duncanville was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Duncanville?
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