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Keller, TX Tornado History — 195 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Keller, TX had?

Keller has had 195 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Keller?

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

When is tornado season in Keller?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Keller, with 50 on record. April through June account for 111 of the 195 tornadoes on record near Keller.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
195
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
4.1% of total
Peak Month
April
50 on record
Per Year Avg
2.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Keller

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 69 total, averaging 3.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 2
2022 10
2021 0
2020 3
2019 10
2018 0
2017 4
2016 3
2015 9
2014 1
2013 0
2012 5
2011 6
2010 3
2009 5
2008 1
2007 6

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 13
1960s 21
1970s 44
1980s 14
1990s 15
2000s 31
2010s 41
2020s 16

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 75
EF2 30
EF3 8
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 3
Mar 21
Apr 50
May 43
Jun 18
Jul 5
Aug 4
Sep 12
Oct 10
Nov 9
Dec 17

Casualties on Record Near Keller

13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Keller since 1950, across 3 events. 370 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Keller.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Keller

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
F0 on June 12, 1960 — 34.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 4, 2025.

What the record shows near Keller

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Keller, with 44 of the 195 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Keller record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Keller, 156 reached EF0 or EF1 and 38 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Keller is rated EF3, of which 8 are logged. A further 1 near Keller is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Keller has averaged 3.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 69 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 10, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Keller, TX had?
Since 1950, 195 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Keller. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Keller?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Keller was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Keller?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Keller, with 50 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 Keller?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Keller was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Keller?
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