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.
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