How many tornadoes has Garland, TX had?
Garland has had 174 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 13 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Garland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Garland was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Garland?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Garland, with 40 on record. April through June account for 80 of the 174 tornadoes on record near Garland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
174
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
13
7.5% of total
Peak Month
April
40 on record
Per Year Avg
2.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Garland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
49 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
2
2022
4
2021
2
2020
1
2019
9
2018
0
2017
1
2016
1
2015
5
2014
2
2013
0
2012
7
2011
3
2010
3
2009
2
2008
2
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
18
1970s
36
1980s
13
1990s
36
2000s
16
2010s
31
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
74
EF1
59
EF2
28
EF3
11
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
2
Mar
24
Apr
40
May
33
Jun
7
Jul
6
Aug
2
Sep
10
Oct
25
Nov
3
Dec
13
Casualties on Record Near Garland
27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Garland since 1950, across 6 events. 1,077 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Garland.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Garland
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 Garland
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Garland, with 36 of the 174 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Garland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Garland, 133 reached EF0 or EF1 and 41 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Garland is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Garland has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 49 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 9, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Garland, TX had?
Since 1950, 174 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Garland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Garland?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Garland was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Garland?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Garland, with 40 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 Garland been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Garland, 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 Garland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Garland was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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