How many tornadoes has Greenville, TX had?
Greenville has had 120 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Greenville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Greenville was an EF1 on May 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Greenville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Greenville, with 28 on record. April through June account for 62 of the 120 tornadoes on record near Greenville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
120
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
5.8% of total
Peak Month
April
28 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Greenville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
7
2021
0
2020
0
2019
4
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
3
2014
2
2013
0
2012
4
2011
1
2010
2
2009
1
2008
0
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
11
1960s
16
1970s
20
1980s
14
1990s
26
2000s
8
2010s
17
2020s
8
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
46
EF1
40
EF2
27
EF3
7
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
14
Apr
28
May
28
Jun
6
Jul
5
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
13
Nov
7
Dec
7
Casualties on Record Near Greenville
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Greenville since 1950, across 3 events. 285 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Greenville.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on December 26, 2015, which caused 2 fatalities along a 5.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Greenville
Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on December 26, 2015 — 2 fatalities, 5.3 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 3, 2012 — $15.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on March 26, 1961 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on October 12, 1969 — 45.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 25, 2024.
What the record shows near Greenville
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Greenville, with 26 of the 120 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Greenville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Greenville, 86 reached EF0 or EF1 and 34 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Greenville is rated EF3, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Greenville has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 7, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Greenville, TX had?
Since 1950, 120 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Greenville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Greenville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Greenville was an EF2 on December 26, 2015, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Greenville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Greenville, with 28 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 Greenville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Greenville was an EF1 on May 25, 2024.
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