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Flower Mound, TX Tornado History — 191 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Flower Mound, TX had?

Flower Mound has had 191 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Flower Mound?

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

When is tornado season in Flower Mound?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Flower Mound, with 44 on record. April through June account for 106 of the 191 tornadoes on record near Flower Mound.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
191
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
4.2% of total
Peak Month
April
44 on record
Per Year Avg
2.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Flower Mound

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 69 total, averaging 3.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 2
2023 2
2022 8
2021 2
2020 2
2019 11
2018 0
2017 4
2016 2
2015 10
2014 1
2013 1
2012 5
2011 4
2010 2
2009 5
2008 1
2007 5

What storm spotters reported near Flower Mound

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Flower Mound 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 Flower Mound 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 11
1960s 18
1970s 42
1980s 13
1990s 18
2000s 31
2010s 40
2020s 18

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 76
EF1 75
EF2 30
EF3 8
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 1
Mar 23
Apr 44
May 44
Jun 18
Jul 7
Aug 4
Sep 12
Oct 14
Nov 9
Dec 13

Casualties on Record Near Flower Mound

13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Flower Mound since 1950, across 3 events. 433 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Flower Mound.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Flower Mound

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 2, 1957 — 10 fatalities, 17.2 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — $1.6B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on April 22, 1963 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 6, 1955 — 37.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Flower Mound

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Flower Mound, with 42 of the 191 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Flower Mound record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Flower Mound, 151 reached EF0 or EF1 and 38 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Flower Mound is rated EF3, of which 8 are logged. A further 2 near Flower Mound are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Flower Mound has averaged 3.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 69 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 11, and 2 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Flower Mound, TX had?
Since 1950, 191 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Flower Mound. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Flower Mound?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Flower Mound was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Flower Mound?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Flower Mound, with 44 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Flower Mound?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Flower Mound was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Flower Mound?
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