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Farmers Branch, TX Tornado History — 200 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Farmers Branch, TX had?

Farmers Branch has had 200 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Farmers Branch?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Farmers Branch was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Farmers Branch?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Farmers Branch, with 42 on record. April through June account for 93 of the 200 tornadoes on record near Farmers Branch.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
200
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
5.5% of total
Peak Month
April
42 on record
Per Year Avg
2.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Farmers Branch

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 70 total, averaging 3.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 1
2023 2
2022 5
2021 2
2020 2
2019 12
2018 0
2017 4
2016 1
2015 9
2014 1
2013 0
2012 8
2011 3
2010 3
2009 5
2008 2
2007 8

What storm spotters reported near Farmers Branch

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Farmers Branch and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on August 28, 2025 and the most recent on August 28, 2025. It is already counted in the Farmers Branch totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

August 28, 2025
1 N Lincoln Park, Denton County, TX
[Landspout] Several photos and videos on social media of a landspout in the Providence Village and Little Elm area. (FWD)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 13
1960s 20
1970s 44
1980s 12
1990s 29
2000s 27
2010s 41
2020s 14

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 81
EF1 71
EF2 36
EF3 9
EF4 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 9
Feb 2
Mar 26
Apr 42
May 36
Jun 15
Jul 9
Aug 5
Sep 11
Oct 20
Nov 9
Dec 16

Casualties on Record Near Farmers Branch

25 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Farmers Branch since 1950, across 5 events. 1,030 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Farmers Branch.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Farmers Branch

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
Unrated on August 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Farmers Branch

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Farmers Branch, with 44 of the 200 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Farmers Branch record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Farmers Branch, 152 reached EF0 or EF1 and 47 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Farmers Branch is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Farmers Branch is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Farmers Branch has averaged 3.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 70 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 12, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Farmers Branch, TX had?
Since 1950, 200 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Farmers Branch. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Farmers Branch?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Farmers Branch was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Farmers Branch?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Farmers Branch, 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 Farmers Branch been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Farmers Branch, 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 Farmers Branch?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Farmers Branch was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Farmers Branch?
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