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Grapevine, TX Tornado History — 200 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Grapevine, TX had?

Grapevine has had 200 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Grapevine?

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

When is tornado season in Grapevine?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Grapevine, with 51 on record. April through June account for 112 of the 200 tornadoes on record near Grapevine.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
200
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.5% of total
Peak Month
April
51 on record
Per Year Avg
2.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Grapevine

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 68 total, averaging 3.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 1
2023 2
2022 9
2021 2
2020 2
2019 12
2018 0
2017 4
2016 2
2015 7
2014 1
2013 0
2012 6
2011 4
2010 2
2009 5
2008 1
2007 6

What storm spotters reported near Grapevine

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Grapevine 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 Grapevine 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 23
1970s 48
1980s 12
1990s 18
2000s 30
2010s 38
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 82
EF1 72
EF2 35
EF3 9
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 1
Mar 22
Apr 51
May 42
Jun 19
Jul 5
Aug 5
Sep 12
Oct 15
Nov 10
Dec 16

Casualties on Record Near Grapevine

13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Grapevine since 1950, across 3 events. 440 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Grapevine.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Grapevine

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
F3 on October 12, 1969 — 45.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Grapevine

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Grapevine, with 48 of the 200 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Grapevine record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Grapevine, 154 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Grapevine is rated EF3, of which 9 are logged. A further 2 near Grapevine are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Grapevine has averaged 3.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 68 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 Grapevine, TX had?
Since 1950, 200 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Grapevine. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Grapevine?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Grapevine was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Grapevine?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Grapevine, with 51 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 Grapevine?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Grapevine was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Grapevine?
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