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.
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