How many tornadoes has Grand Prairie, TX had?
Grand Prairie has had 234 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 14 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Grand Prairie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Grand Prairie was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Grand Prairie?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Grand Prairie, with 60 on record. April through June account for 126 of the 234 tornadoes on record near Grand Prairie.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
234
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
14
6.0% of total
Peak Month
April
60 on record
Per Year Avg
3.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Grand Prairie
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
70 total, averaging 3.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
12
2021
3
2020
2
2019
10
2018
1
2017
5
2016
0
2015
7
2014
1
2013
0
2012
8
2011
2
2010
3
2009
5
2008
2
2007
6
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
16
1960s
22
1970s
59
1980s
16
1990s
33
2000s
31
2010s
37
2020s
20
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
102
EF1
80
EF2
37
EF3
12
EF4
2
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
3
Mar
22
Apr
60
May
46
Jun
20
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
11
Oct
22
Nov
9
Dec
22
Casualties on Record Near Grand Prairie
26 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Grand Prairie since 1950, across 5 events. 1,030 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Grand Prairie.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Grand Prairie, with 59 of the 234 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 20 so far. The Grand Prairie record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Grand Prairie, 182 reached EF0 or EF1 and 51 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Grand Prairie is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Grand Prairie is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Grand Prairie has averaged 3.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 70 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 12, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Grand Prairie, TX had?
Since 1950, 234 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Grand Prairie. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Grand Prairie?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Grand Prairie was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Grand Prairie?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Grand Prairie, with 60 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 Grand Prairie been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Grand Prairie was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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