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Ennis, TX Tornado History — 145 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Ennis, TX had?

Ennis has had 145 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Ennis?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ennis was an Unrated on April 30, 2025.

When is tornado season in Ennis?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ennis, with 42 on record. April through June account for 87 of the 145 tornadoes on record near Ennis.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
145
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
4.1% of total
Peak Month
April
42 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Ennis

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Ennis

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Ennis and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 30, 2025 and the most recent on April 30, 2025. It is already counted in the Ennis totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

April 30, 2025
1 WNW Mertens, Hill County, TX
Corrects previous funnel cloud report from 2 NW Mertens. Video of a brief tornado near Mertens that appeared to be over a field. No damage was reported. This tornado wa (FWD)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 16
1970s 28
1980s 10
1990s 33
2000s 15
2010s 22
2020s 11

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 66
EF1 40
EF2 30
EF3 4
EF4 2
Unrated 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 8
Feb 2
Mar 18
Apr 42
May 39
Jun 6
Jul 2
Aug 4
Sep 3
Oct 13
Nov 3
Dec 5

Casualties on Record Near Ennis

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ennis since 1950, across 2 events. 210 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Ennis.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 25, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 6.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Ennis

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 25, 1994 — 3 fatalities, 6.0 mi path, 800 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 3, 2012 — $400.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 17, 1957 — 1,333 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on May 26, 1976 — 18.8 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on April 30, 2025.

What the record shows near Ennis

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Ennis, with 33 of the 145 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Ennis record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Ennis, 106 reached EF0 or EF1 and 36 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ennis is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 3 near Ennis are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Ennis has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Ennis, TX had?
Since 1950, 145 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ennis. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ennis?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ennis was an F4 on April 25, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ennis?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ennis, with 42 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 Ennis been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Ennis, 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 Ennis?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ennis was an Unrated on April 30, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Ennis?
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