How many tornadoes has Forney, TX had?
Forney has had 137 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 14 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Forney?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Forney was an EF1 on March 30, 2022.
When is tornado season in Forney?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Forney, with 33 on record. April through June account for 71 of the 137 tornadoes on record near Forney.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
137
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
14
10.2% of total
Peak Month
April
33 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Forney
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
2
2020
0
2019
9
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
7
2014
1
2013
0
2012
5
2011
3
2010
3
2009
0
2008
1
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
11
1970s
33
1980s
7
1990s
40
2000s
6
2010s
28
2020s
3
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
62
EF1
39
EF2
22
EF3
12
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
4
Mar
12
Apr
33
May
32
Jun
6
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
6
Oct
20
Nov
3
Dec
7
Casualties on Record Near Forney
27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Forney since 1950, across 6 events. 1,097 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Forney.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Forney
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 30, 2022.
What the record shows near Forney
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Forney, with 40 of the 137 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Forney record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Forney, 101 reached EF0 or EF1 and 36 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Forney is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Forney has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 9, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Forney, TX had?
Since 1950, 137 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Forney. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Forney?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Forney was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Forney?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Forney, with 33 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 Forney been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Forney, 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 Forney?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Forney was an EF1 on March 30, 2022.
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