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Lewisville, TX Tornado History — 182 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Lewisville, TX had?

Lewisville has had 182 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Lewisville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lewisville was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Lewisville?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lewisville, with 41 on record. April through June account for 95 of the 182 tornadoes on record near Lewisville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
182
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.9% of total
Peak Month
May
41 on record
Per Year Avg
2.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Lewisville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 64 total, averaging 3.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 4
2024 2
2023 2
2022 6
2021 2
2020 2
2019 11
2018 0
2017 4
2016 2
2015 7
2014 1
2013 1
2012 4
2011 2
2010 2
2009 5
2008 1
2007 6

What storm spotters reported near Lewisville

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Lewisville and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 30, 2025 and the most recent on August 28, 2025. They are already counted in the Lewisville totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

August 28, 2025
1 N Lincoln Park, Denton County, TX
[Landspout] Several photos and videos on social media of a landspout in the Providence Village and Little Elm area. (FWD)
EF0° April 30, 2025
3 W Celina, Denton County, TX
Picture and video evidence confirmed a brief tornado west of Celina. Minor tree damage was found along County Road 9. This tornado was rated EF-0 with maximum estimated (FWD)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 23
1970s 40
1980s 14
1990s 16
2000s 27
2010s 34
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 74
EF1 69
EF2 29
EF3 9
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 1
Mar 27
Apr 39
May 41
Jun 15
Jul 7
Aug 4
Sep 13
Oct 13
Nov 7
Dec 12

Casualties on Record Near Lewisville

12 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lewisville since 1950, across 3 events. 432 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near Lewisville.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Lewisville

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
F2 on April 22, 1963 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on October 12, 1969 — 45.9 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Lewisville

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Lewisville, with 40 of the 182 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Lewisville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Lewisville, 143 reached EF0 or EF1 and 38 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lewisville is rated EF3, of which 9 are logged. A further 1 near Lewisville is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Lewisville has averaged 3.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 64 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 11, and 2 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Lewisville, TX had?
Since 1950, 182 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lewisville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lewisville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lewisville was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lewisville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lewisville, with 41 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 Lewisville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lewisville was an Unrated on August 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lewisville?
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