How many tornadoes has Hurst, TX had?
Hurst has had 214 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hurst?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hurst was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Hurst?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hurst, with 58 on record. April through June account for 126 of the 214 tornadoes on record near Hurst.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
214
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.2% of total
Peak Month
April
58 on record
Per Year Avg
2.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hurst
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
73 total, averaging 3.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
13
2021
2
2020
2
2019
9
2018
0
2017
5
2016
2
2015
6
2014
1
2013
0
2012
6
2011
5
2010
4
2009
5
2008
4
2007
6
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
24
1970s
54
1980s
15
1990s
19
2000s
31
2010s
38
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
90
EF1
79
EF2
35
EF3
9
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
21
Apr
58
May
49
Jun
19
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
12
Oct
15
Nov
9
Dec
17
Casualties on Record Near Hurst
13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Hurst since 1950, across 3 events. 386 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Hurst.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hurst
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
EF3 on October 20, 2019 — 1,300 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 Hurst
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Hurst, with 54 of the 214 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 20 so far. The Hurst record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hurst, 169 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hurst is rated EF3, of which 9 are logged. A further 1 near Hurst is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Hurst has averaged 3.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 73 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 13, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Hurst, TX had?
Since 1950, 214 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Hurst. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Hurst?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Hurst was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Hurst?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hurst, with 58 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 Hurst?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hurst was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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