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Haltom City, TX Tornado History — 212 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Haltom City, TX had?

Haltom City has had 212 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Haltom City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Haltom City was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.

When is tornado season in Haltom City?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Haltom City, with 57 on record. April through June account for 121 of the 212 tornadoes on record near Haltom City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
212
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
3.8% of total
Peak Month
April
57 on record
Per Year Avg
2.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Haltom City

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

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 2
2022 12
2021 0
2020 3
2019 8
2018 0
2017 5
2016 2
2015 6
2014 1
2013 0
2012 5
2011 6
2010 3
2009 4
2008 4
2007 6

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 15
1960s 24
1970s 56
1980s 16
1990s 16
2000s 31
2010s 36
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 81
EF1 82
EF2 40
EF3 8
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 3
Mar 20
Apr 57
May 41
Jun 23
Jul 4
Aug 4
Sep 12
Oct 13
Nov 10
Dec 21

Casualties on Record Near Haltom City

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Haltom City since 1950, across 2 events. 174 injuries have been reported across all events. 2000 was the deadliest year on record near Haltom City.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 28, 2000, which caused 2 fatalities along a 4.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Haltom City

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 28, 2000 — 2 fatalities, 4.0 mi path, 250 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — $1.6B in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 12, 1960 — 34.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 4, 2025.

What the record shows near Haltom City

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Haltom City, with 56 of the 212 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Haltom City record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Haltom City, 163 reached EF0 or EF1 and 48 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Haltom City is rated EF3, of which 8 are logged. A further 1 near Haltom City is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Haltom City has averaged 3.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 68 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 12, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Haltom City, TX had?
Since 1950, 212 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Haltom City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Haltom City?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Haltom City was an F3 on March 28, 2000, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Haltom City?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Haltom City, with 57 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 Haltom City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Haltom City was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Haltom City?
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