How many tornadoes has Midlothian, TX had?
Midlothian has had 206 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Midlothian?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Midlothian was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
When is tornado season in Midlothian?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Midlothian, with 68 on record. April through June account for 124 of the 206 tornadoes on record near Midlothian.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
206
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.4% of total
Peak Month
April
68 on record
Per Year Avg
2.7
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Midlothian
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
51 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
2
2022
5
2021
5
2020
1
2019
3
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
7
2014
1
2013
2
2012
6
2011
5
2010
3
2009
0
2008
3
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
14
1960s
20
1970s
53
1980s
10
1990s
32
2000s
32
2010s
30
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
87
EF1
70
EF2
37
EF3
7
EF4
2
Unrated
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
8
Feb
3
Mar
20
Apr
68
May
43
Jun
13
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
10
Oct
19
Nov
5
Dec
12
Casualties on Record Near Midlothian
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Midlothian since 1950, across 1 event. 250 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Midlothian.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 25, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 6.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Midlothian
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 25, 1994 — 3 fatalities, 6.0 mi path, 800 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 3, 2012 — $400.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 25, 1994 — 800 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 Midlothian
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Midlothian, with 53 of the 206 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Midlothian record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Midlothian, 157 reached EF0 or EF1 and 46 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Midlothian is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 3 near Midlothian are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Midlothian has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 51 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 7, and 3 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Midlothian, TX had?
Since 1950, 206 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Midlothian. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Midlothian?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Midlothian was an F4 on April 25, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Midlothian?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Midlothian, with 68 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 Midlothian been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Midlothian, 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 Midlothian?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Midlothian was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
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