How many tornadoes has Irving, TX had?
Irving has had 226 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 14 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Irving?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Irving was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Irving?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Irving, with 57 on record. April through June account for 116 of the 226 tornadoes on record near Irving.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
226
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
14
6.2% of total
Peak Month
April
57 on record
Per Year Avg
3.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Irving
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
65 total, averaging 3.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
8
2021
2
2020
2
2019
11
2018
0
2017
5
2016
1
2015
7
2014
1
2013
0
2012
7
2011
2
2010
3
2009
5
2008
2
2007
6
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
17
1960s
20
1970s
54
1980s
15
1990s
34
2000s
34
2010s
37
2020s
15
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
95
EF1
80
EF2
37
EF3
12
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
3
Mar
24
Apr
57
May
41
Jun
18
Jul
7
Aug
4
Sep
12
Oct
22
Nov
10
Dec
18
Casualties on Record Near Irving
27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Irving since 1950, across 6 events. 1,144 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Irving.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Irving
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 Irving
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Irving, with 54 of the 226 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Irving record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Irving, 175 reached EF0 or EF1 and 51 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Irving is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Irving has averaged 3.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 65 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 11, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Irving, TX had?
Since 1950, 226 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Irving. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Irving?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Irving was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Irving?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Irving, 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.
Has Irving been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Irving, 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 Irving?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Irving was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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