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North Richland Hills, TX Tornado History — 205 Tornadoes Since 1950

Texas · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has North Richland Hills, TX had?

North Richland Hills has had 205 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near North Richland Hills?

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

When is tornado season in North Richland Hills?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Richland Hills, with 55 on record. April through June account for 119 of the 205 tornadoes on record near North Richland Hills.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
205
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
4.4% of total
Peak Month
April
55 on record
Per Year Avg
2.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Richland Hills

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 68 total, averaging 3.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 2
2022 10
2021 1
2020 2
2019 8
2018 0
2017 5
2016 2
2015 7
2014 1
2013 0
2012 6
2011 6
2010 3
2009 5
2008 3
2007 6

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 14
1960s 24
1970s 54
1980s 15
1990s 14
2000s 30
2010s 38
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 79
EF1 79
EF2 37
EF3 9
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 3
Mar 19
Apr 55
May 42
Jun 22
Jul 5
Aug 5
Sep 12
Oct 10
Nov 9
Dec 20

Casualties on Record Near North Richland Hills

13 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of North Richland Hills since 1950, across 3 events. 377 injuries have been reported across all events. 1957 was the deadliest year on record near North Richland Hills.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near North Richland Hills

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 North Richland Hills

The 1970s were the busiest decade near North Richland Hills, with 54 of the 205 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The North Richland Hills record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Richland Hills, 158 reached EF0 or EF1 and 46 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Richland Hills is rated EF3, of which 9 are logged. A further 1 near North Richland Hills is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years North Richland Hills has averaged 3.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 68 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 10, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Richland Hills, TX had?
Since 1950, 205 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Richland Hills. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near North Richland Hills?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of North Richland Hills was an F3 on April 2, 1957, which caused 10 fatalities.
When is tornado season in North Richland Hills?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Richland Hills, with 55 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 North Richland Hills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Richland Hills was an EF1 on March 4, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Richland Hills?
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