How many tornadoes has Mesquite, TX had?
Mesquite has had 165 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 15 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Mesquite?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mesquite was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Mesquite?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mesquite, with 39 on record. April through June account for 85 of the 165 tornadoes on record near Mesquite.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
165
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
15
9.1% of total
Peak Month
April
39 on record
Per Year Avg
2.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mesquite
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
2
2022
2
2021
2
2020
1
2019
9
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
8
2014
1
2013
0
2012
6
2011
3
2010
3
2009
0
2008
2
2007
4
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
10
1960s
14
1970s
40
1980s
11
1990s
40
2000s
12
2010s
30
2020s
8
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
76
EF1
50
EF2
24
EF3
13
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
10
Feb
3
Mar
22
Apr
39
May
37
Jun
9
Jul
4
Aug
1
Sep
7
Oct
21
Nov
3
Dec
9
Casualties on Record Near Mesquite
27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mesquite since 1950, across 6 events. 1,114 injuries have been reported across all events. 2015 was the deadliest year on record near Mesquite.
The deadliest single event was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities along a 13.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mesquite
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 Mesquite
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Mesquite, with 40 of the 165 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Mesquite record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mesquite, 126 reached EF0 or EF1 and 39 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mesquite is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Mesquite has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 9, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Mesquite, TX had?
Since 1950, 165 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mesquite. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mesquite?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mesquite was an EF4 on December 26, 2015, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Mesquite?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mesquite, with 39 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 Mesquite been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Mesquite, 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 Mesquite?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mesquite was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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